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Science Snippets: Outrageous Octopuses

Current research taking place in the Red Sea has revealed that octopuses are prone to a peculiar habit. They have been seen punching (yes, punching) fish and it appears to be out of nothing other than spite. It is not entirely clear why they do this, but the researchers seem to think it is something to do with keeping the fish around them in check.

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