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Dates: during 1941-1941
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Having spent my first 18 years in the country nearest the Isle of Man (no, not England), I have long been aware that when a Manx cat is suspended by its tail, its eyes drop out. But what is this about rumpless chickens [Tore, Oct. 6]? Kindly elucidate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Nov. 3, 1941 | 11/3/1941 | See Source »

...Manx chickens are not really rumpless. They are a freak breed born practically without tail feathers, thus look rumpless when viewed in profile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Nov. 3, 1941 | 11/3/1941 | See Source »

...Isle of Man, famed for rumpless chickens, tailless cats and interned British Fascists, had trouble with its Fascists last week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ISLE OF MAN: Trouble in Camp | 10/6/1941 | See Source »

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