Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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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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