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People have recognized the impressive abilities of crows for centuries. The ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, around 600 BC, even authored the fable "The Crow and the Pitcher," showcasing a crow's cleverness in solving a problem to access water. Modern studies have revealed that the feats described in fables are not mere folklore; they reflect genuine capabilities of crows.
Experiments have shown that crows can solve intricate problems reminiscent of those tackled by human children. For example, researchers have documented the remarkable ability of crows to use pebbles to increase water levels and retrieve floating treats, aligning closely with Archimedes' principle of buoyancy.