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The only clear sign of a dead clam is a clam that's gaping open. A clam that's closed tight is a live clam fighting a respectable-but futile-battle. Retrieved December 21, 2019.Second, there's a bit of folk wisdom out there that claims you shouldn't eat a clam that refuses to open during cooking.

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