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Fugu, a Japanese fish, contains a deadly poison.

Why it is true

Fugu (pufferfish) contains tetrodotoxin, a poison that can be fatal if ingested. Only licensed chefs in Japan can prepare it, and even then accidents happen every year. The lethal dose is tiny.

Source: US Food and Drug Administration

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