The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved - until now

In 1943, a platypus named Winston Churchill was sent from Australia to England as a diplomatic gift, but tragically died en route. Decades later, after much speculation, a team of researchers unraveled the mystery surrounding Winston's death, concluding that high temperatures during the journey likely caused his demise. This revelation sheds light on a fascinating chapter of history known as "platypus diplomacy," where Australia attempted to use these unique animals to strengthen international relationships.