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It's often stated that head lice are attracted to clean hair. Is this true? If so, why? Ella Gribben, London, UK
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Are any human or animal diseases caused by plants? People can be infected by bacteria, viruses, fungi and animal parasites, but are any human or animal diseases caused by plants? Is it possible to suffer a moss infection, come down with a bad case of the ferns, or contract wisteria? If not, why have no plants taken advantage of us in this way? Bevan Tattersfield, London, UK
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