Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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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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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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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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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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