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- Salmon sex moves mountains (very slowly) (Futurity)
- Daydreaming is good. It means you're smart. (Eureka Alert)
- We really are born with a natural fear of spiders and snakes, new study shows (Science Alert)
- Woman develops clinical broken heart after her dog dies (IFL Science)
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