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A Magic Mushroom Ingredient Just Tamed Fighting Fish!

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Scientists gave a tiny bit of a mushroom compound [a natural chemical] to super aggressive fish, and it instantly stopped them from picking fights! Instead of making the fish sleepy, it just helped them stay calm and friendly with their underwater neighbours. Isn't it wild that a mushroom can teach a grumpy fish how to share?
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ScienceDaily
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