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Lotus eaters forgot their homes after one snack

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Greek sailors allegedly stumbled upon an island where the local flora was so mind-alteringly delicious that taking a single bite made them completely forget their families, their jobs, and their entire past.

Lotus eaters forgot their homes after one snack
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