Toddlers tend to be larks, which is why they drive their parents crazy by getting up at sunrise.

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The research presented in Emotion reveals that only 7% of young adults describe themselves as being morning larks.

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Women were also asked whether they preferred being active in the morning, so called "larks", or were evening "owls".

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The duo's offenses are presented as slightly harmful larks, so it's easy for both of them to remain likable in the eyes of the audience.

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Among the fun and larks, though, some important lessons emerged.

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In the book's final scene, Mackenzie digs into a feast of larks and venison haunch bathed in a sauce made from cow's udder, sliced ginger, horseradish root, juniper and pine kernels.

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For larks, the problem is reversed.

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This suits larks just fine.

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