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Swift bird in flight with a colorful sky in background. Black swallow. Image with copy space.© Marco Lissoni/Shutterstock.com Look up at the sky—what do you see? During the day, it’s a vast expanse of ...

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Look up at the sky—what do you see? During the day, it’s a vast expanse of blue with clouds drifting by. At night, it’s a blanket of stars. You might spot birds flying during daylight hours and bats ...