Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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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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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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