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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"?