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Aquilegia parviflora flower
- ... that the small flowers that give Aquilegia parviflora (pictured) its name make it unpopular with gardeners?
- ... that the first draft pick in New England Patriots' history, Gerhard Schwedes, was born in Nazi Germany?
- ... that an ancient Egyptian pet cemetery included a Rüppell's fox, a Barbary falcon, and over 500 cats?
- ... that Theresia Bauer was named science minister of the year four times?
- ... that a species of Australian ant has special workers that make honey, and is considered a delicacy by Aboriginal Australians?
- ... that Armand Ceritano acquired a Philadelphia hotel for "a smile and a handshake" – and $20, borrowed from others?
- ... that in the Orphic Hymns the mythical Greek hero Heracles is a sun god?
- ... that Clay Stevenson has his nickname, "Mud", written on the front of his mask, and a Star of Life on the back?
- ... that a volunteer quipped that a Colorado TV station "broadcast to more ears of corn and heads of cattle than any other station"?