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Audiophile: Listen Smarter

This week I learned that a little bit of poison is good for you, and more

Fun and interesting facts from around the web

Eat your vegetables

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byLauren Hansen
January 8, 2015

Read more about the facts mentioned:

Poison yourself, it's good for you (OutsideOnline.com)

Hummingbirds are freaks of nature (TheWeek.com)

9 poems penned by presidents (Mental Floss)

The struggle is real (Reddit)

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