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A Polar Bear as a Pet? It Works for This Guy

Horror stories of wild-animals-turned-adorable-house-pets suddenly attacking their owners doesn’t seem to phase Mark Dumas.

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Grounded: Bulldogs Banned on Many Airlines Due to Death Risk

With a face so cute, who could resist a bulldog? The airlines can, apparently.

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Study: Drivers Are Dangerously Distracted By Their Dogs

Man’s best friend may not be the best driving companion.

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Reading While Eating for April 28: Pet Causes

Take a look at philanthropic celebrities, fabulous charities and furry four-legged creatures in today’s links.

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Cola Wars Revisited: Coke and Pepsi Duel Over Bottles Made from Plants

The fight’s no longer about what you’re drinking, it’s about what you’re drinking from.

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Prehistoric Pets: Was Man’s First Best Friend a Fox?

In a 16,500 year-old graveyard in Jordan, archaeologists have found evidence of man’s first furry friend: a fox.