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human
Have you ever traveled to Asia?
gpt
Hello there, no I haven't but I would like to some day.  How about you?
human
I haven't, though my brother has. It sounds so fascinating to experience another culture, but makes me nervous thinking about all the different laws and customs there.
gpt
Yeah I agree, I would be nervous as well with the different laws and customs.  I have some friends that have gone several times. 
human
Where have they traveled?
gpt
One has been to Japan a few times and others have been to India, and Malaysia as well. 
human
Malaysia is one of the countries that I've heard recent news articles about. Their laws and punishments for breaking laws are startling to people from countries unfamiliar with them.
gpt
Yeah I have heard that before as well.  Did you know that Malaysian lawmakers recently voted to abolish the mandatory death sentences for drug offenses?
human
*raises eyebrows* That sounds like positive progress! I remember reading that they recently carried out four drug-related executions, so I hope this will end those.
gpt
That would be so bad, I understand people wanting to do some drugs, that is their choice, but to be killed just for possessing seams so harsh.  So, I agree with the progress. 
human
Absolutely. I understand it being illegal, but even if it's against the law, a death penalty is extremely over the top.
gpt
Exactly, way over the top.  On another note, are you a fan of birds?  I do enjoy hearing them during the warmer months while outside, sometimes too early in the morning though lol. 
human
I love birds. Penguins are my favorite animal, though I don't think you're hearing those chirping outside. Are you a bird fan?
gpt
Yeah penguins are hilarious to watch to me.  And yeah I do like them quite a bit.  Did you know the dodo bird was a sub family of pigeons? 
human
Really? I won't comment on the link between "dodo" and the general intelligence of pigeons... but it's a shame they're extinct. I wonder if there's a reason pigeon species specifically, like dodo birds and homing pigeons, do that.
gpt
Yeah I agree I wonder that as well.  Another fact I recently learned about birds is that the bones are so hollow they weight less than the feathers!
human
*opens mouth slightly* Wow! I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, since bird skeletons look so fragile and their bones are so thin, but I didn't realize they were hollow too.
gpt
Yeah I didn't think they would be that light, but I guess they have to be when you want to fly around. 
human
I wonder if that hollowness exists in the bones of flightless birds too, or if their bones are a deviation from the normal bird species like the inability to fly.
gpt
Yeah that is a good point.  One last thing that I thought was crazy when I learned it was that hummingbirds are known to steal spiderwebs to help make and rebuild their own nests!