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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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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