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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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