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The octopus can taste with its arms.

Why it is true

The octopus has taste receptors on the suckers of its arms. This allows it to identify whether an object is edible just by touching it, without needing to take it to its mouth. This sense works even in dark or murky environments.

Source: Journal of Experimental Biology

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