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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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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An Indian man known as "Snake Manu" can put small snakes, including deadly cobras, into his mouth and pass them out through his nose.
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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