One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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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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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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