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Radio Devon,16 Jul 2026,7 mins

SeriesSecret Devon: Myths and Legends

Don't be too kind to pixies! It may backfire on you.

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Lisa Schneidau has the cautionary tale of the pixie Threshers. Picture credit: Getty

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