This week I learned female dragonflies will fake death to avoid male suitors, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web


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- Female dragonflies fake sudden death to avoid male advances (New Scientist)
- Your dog can 'catch' your feelings (New York)
- A placebo really can mend a broken heart (Popular Science)
- An aurora called 'Steve'? Strange sky phenomenon investigated (Space)
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