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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Female kangaroos have three vaginas.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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