From: Why Octopuses Have Three Hearts: The Secret to Their Blue Blood and Amazing Life
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What does the octopus’s three-heart system teach you about adapting to challenges?

The octopus shows us that when one approach isn’t enough, nature finds smart, creative solutions. It reminds us to be flexible and find new ways to handle problems in life.

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Think of a challenge you're facing. Brainstorm three different ways to solve it, inspired by the octopus’s multiple hearts.

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Octopuses have three hearts: two pump blood to the gills and one pumps oxygenated blood to the re...
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Octopus blood is blue because it uses hemocyanin, a copper-based protein, to carry oxygen.
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The octopus's main systemic heart stops beating when it swims, making swimming exhausting for them.
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