Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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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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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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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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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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