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RE: Challenge #04455-L071: A Cure For a Cad

in #fiction18 days ago

True Fact - Foxgloves are actually still grown today in large greenhouses where they are harvested and processed for heart medicine. Their latin name is Digitalis, which is where some heart medicines get their name.

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I knew this one! Another fun fact was that some bloodthinners are also used in rat poison. My dad delighted in this and frequently referred to his medication as "ratsak".