What do a dead platypus, a Nazi submarine, and the hope for new life have in common? At first glance, nothing. But the recent unraveling of the mystery behind Winston Churchill's dead platypus, as reported by the BBC, reveals a powerful parallel to the journeys many face today in the quest for parenthood. The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved, until now – and it’s a story that’s so much more than just an odd historical anecdote.