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If you drink your milk, you will be big and strong.

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A killer-bee sting is no more deadly than a regular bee sting. All honeybees have venom in their stingers.

In many ways, killer bees also behave like regular honeybees. All bees attack when they think their hive is in danger. To a bee, any sound or sudden motion can signal danger — like a bear or hyena out to steal honey.

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The peacocks have colorful feathers, two legs and a small beak. They are famous for their dance. When a peacock dances it spreads its feathers like a fan. It has a long shiny dark blue neck.

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Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all of the items that do not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things that you have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. See, that was easy!

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If you pick up your toys, you may go outside.

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Last week we installed a kitty door so that our cat could come and go as she pleases, but our cat was afraid to use the kitty door. We tried pushing her through, and that caused her to be even more afraid. The kitty door was dark, and she couldn’t see what was on the other side. The first step we tried to solve this was taping the kitty door open. After a couple of days, she was confidently coming and going through the open door.

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Although both reptiles and amphibians are cold blooded, the two are very different in appearance. Reptiles are covered in scales with rough texture. This is not true of amphibians, which typically have smooth, moist skin.

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The camels are called the "ships of the desert". They are used to carry people and loads from one place to another. They have a huge hump on their body where they store their fat. They can live without water for many days.

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Chewing Gum helps concentration, reduces stress and it tastes really good. However, if not disposed off properly after chewing, it is a big problem because of its stickiness! Now a British Company has come up with water soluble "Clean Gum". The new gum not only tastes good but also dissolves very easily in rainwater or during street cleaning.

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The easiest way to get to work during rush hour is to follow these simple steps. First, remember to grab some good music and a spill proof mug full of coffee for the trip. Check the radio station for traffic updates. Breathe deeply and quiet your mind. Little by little you will creep closer to your destination, and in the end, you will arrive to work in a more rested state.

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