Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Using a remote-controlled camera, biologists caught dolphins getting high by sucking on puffer fish. They were even caught passing the puffer fish around.
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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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