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Opossum Fact: Opossums do not eat ticks (lemmy.world)
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Source (a fascinating read): https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/articles/debunking-the-myth-opossums-dont-eat-ticks

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[–] sad_detective_man@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wait really? Because I just recently made a joke which would look really stupid in retrospect

[–] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Hey everybody!! sad_detective_man made a joke based on debunked scientific data!! What an absolute BUFFOON

Let’s all agree right here and now to never let this guy live it down. He is irrevocably besmirched. Way to throw your life away, kid.

[–] sad_detective_man@sopuli.xyz 26 points 1 day ago

My death by firing squad approaches

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Tagging them now as "Doesn't know shit about Opossums"