This week’s question: Researchers have observed Veronika, a 13-year-old pet cow, grasping a broom with her mouth and using it to scratch her back—the first documented case of tool use in bovines. In seven or fewer words, come up with a catchy slogan that an animal rights group could use to discourage people from eating smart cows.
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