The fur of the binturong, also known as the "Asian Bear Cat," smells like popcorn. The scent is believed to come from a gland located near the tail.

A person who studies dinosaurs is known as a paleontologist.

A dog by the name of Laika was launched into space aboard the Russian spacecraft Sputnik 2 in 1957.

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