One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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