13/04/2025

ON SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025 theSunday Special VIII Myth busted: Common falsehoods people still believe

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MYTH 5: Bulls are enraged by the colour red THE TRUTH: Bulls charge whenever they feel provoked

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