A raven pecks at his reflection in the back window of a pickup truck parked at a gas station in Great Falls, Mont., Thursday. The bird appeared to tire of the company and flew off after a few minutes. Ravens are considered by some to be the smartest of all birds. You write the cutline/Robin Loznak, AP Photo/Great Falls Tribune.

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1. Once I was in Montana dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Gassing up with super unleaded
bought some Slim Jims in the store,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my pickup door.
`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my pickup door -
Only this, and nothing more' -- RSPA.

2. Proud of the good results he received from his yearly physical, DFO ponders if he will ever feel ashamed when asked to turn his head and cough. DFO admires his reflection and answers "Nevermore" -- Nic.

3. JBelle checks herself before she goes to work, knowing that although she's the smartest, because she's a girl, it ain't enough -- JBelle.

HM: Eric Seaman

Original Post: 11:16 a.m.

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