Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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