Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
Heartwarming tales, wild wonders, and cute companions.
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Many have attributed the spread of snake-handling within Christian communities to George Went Hensley, though this has been up for debate. Regardless of whether he originated the practice or not, it's one that he did popularise - and we can still see some examples of it in the United States…
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There's a lot of love out there for animals, but we don't really express it in the most even way. Sure, most of us will love and adore cats, dogs, horses, dolphins and penguins... but when it comes to the less-than-cute varieties that populate the Earth, our love for 'all…
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For those that have never owned a dog, or spent much time at all with them, it can be a bit strange to see how crazy the rest of us are over them. Without having your own relationship with one, it can look like a big, hairy, messy, slobbering, expensive…
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There are some stories which are so grotesque and disturbing that it's actually difficult to put them into words, and this is undoubtedly one of them: a bizarre case which was first reported on several weeks back has had a new development; making the wounds ultimately sustained by an unfortunate Scottish…
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When it comes to Halloween outfits, you've only really got two choices - go sexy or go clever. Yes, you can be a sexy cat. We can all be sexy cats. But the mark of a true Halloween master is someone who goes above and beyond to create a costume…
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HAven't you ever wanted to spend the rest of your life working with cute animals? A lot of people go down the route of becoming vets, but the problem is, that's a really hard job, and it can be pretty gross as well. When you have to deal with sick…
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Are you getting in the Halloween spirit yet? Well, it's less than a week away now, so you're going to be seeing more and more spooky decorations around as everyone gets taken over by the spirit of the holiday. It's such a popular holiday, that it looks like elephants are…
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At the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in Australia, caretakers noticed that two male gentoo penguins, Sphen and Magic, had become inseparable. During breeding season, the pair were constantly seen swimming together and waddling around together. Then they began presenting each other with pebbles, a clear sign of romantic interest. (For…
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Regardless of your views on vegetarianism, veganism, or animal rights, it's a fairly commonly accepted thing that hunting animals for sport is inhumane. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop people from engaging in the activity. Recently, Larysa Switlyk, who describes herself as a "Professional Huntress and Angler" on Twitter, received death threats…
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Most families in the world have attempted to play Monopoly together at one time or another, but unfortunately, most of the time it just results in a gigantic row. You argue with your sister over the price of rent, you sneer at your brother as you go to jail, and…
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Dogs are great. Dogs are awesome. Of all the animals we have on God's green earth, dogs are the one we decided to buddy up with, domesticate, and welcome into our happy families. They truly are man's best friend, but if you're anything like me, there's a good chance your…
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Halloween is fast approaching, which means that - if you don't have one already - you really ought to be scouting for a good costume right about now. Maybe hit up your nearest thrift store and see if there's anything you can get crafty with, or, if you're feeling lazy,…
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When it comes to the subject of pets, we humans can be pretty hypocritical. What one person finds cute and cuddly, another person will find strange and nauseating. For example, there are plenty of people out there who think that pugs are the most adorable breed of dog on the…
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Most of us can attest to being animal lovers. Whether it's dogs or cats that have a special place in our hearts, or a different kind of animal entirely, we just can't get enough of the creatures we share our planet with. That being said, it's no secret that animals…
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Some people will say that the internet or social media was the technological development that had the most effect on society, but I think that we'd all behave a lot more differently if we didn't have the smartphone - or camera phones. The ability to take a photo or video…
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Everybody knows that dogs love meat. Despite the fact our beloved pets are now domesticated, they still carry many instincts of their wild ancestors, who would hunt other animals for their supper. This is why your adorable and fluffy toy poodle will drop the cute act in seconds when a…
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In India, there is a significant problem with stray dogs - whether they be abused or simply left to fall to a variety of diseases and infections, these poor creatures are in dire need of care. Unfortunately there are very few people out there who want to help, or who…
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The internet is a wonderful resource. With all the monumental strides taken over the last few years, it has become increasingly fast, accessible, and expansive. So much information is available to us just with a couple of clicks or a few swipes. We can learn about what's happening on the…
