By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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