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TIL that a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii makes Wolves more likely to lead their pack, as it increases 'boldness'

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awW4M TIL that Archduchess Mathilda of Austria died after accidentally setting light to her very flammable gauze dress, whilst trying to hide a cigarette from her anti-smoking father
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