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 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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