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Saving Shark

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Facts about sharks

Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years
There are 375 shark species
Sharks are intelligent and can be trained
100 million sharks are killed each year for their fins
The largest shark is the Whale shark, averaging 9 metres (30 feet) in length—the size of a large bus
Whale sharks are not aggressive. They eat zooplankton, small fish and squid.
When a shark loses a tooth, a new one grows in its place
Mako and Blue sharks are the fastest swimming sharks
Sharks can take hours or even days to die after being finned
Sharks are a critical part of marine ecosystems

The most dangerous Dog

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Number 10: Dalmatian

Dalmatians are very protective dogs and can be aggressive towards humans. They are very active and need lots of exercise. They have very sensitive natures and an excellent memory. This bred is famed for their intelligence, indepedence, and survival instincts.

Weight: 40-70 lbs.
Origin: Yugoslavia

Number 9: Boxer

Unlike their name suggest, these dogs are not typically aggressive by nature. They are bright, energetic and playful breed. Boxers have been known to be "headstrong", which makes it a bit difficult to train them but with positive reinforcement techniques, Boxers often respond much better.

Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: Germany

Number 8: Presa Canario

Originally bred to guard and fight with cattle, an attack by this dog has been described as hopeless for the victim. They are a guardian breed with man-stopping ability, incredible power and a complete lack of fear.

Weight: 80-115 lbs.
Origin: Canary Islands

Number 7: Chow-chow

These dogs can be aggressive if poorly bred. The Chow Chow may appear to be independent and aloof for much of the day but needs constant reinforcement.

Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: China

Number 6: Doberman Pinschers

Dobermans are great guard dogs for their alertness, intelligence and loyalty. They can be agressive dogs when provoked. The typical pet Doberman attacks only if it believes that it, its property, or its family are in danger.

Weight: 65-90 lbs.
Origin: Germany

Number 5: Alaskan Malamutes

These dogs are very energetic and active. If they are bored, they can become destructive. That's why this dog needs lots of exercise to be happy.

Weight: 75-100 lbs.
Origin: Nordic

Number 4: Huskies

Very energetic and intelligent dogs. Not considered a good guard dog because of its personality characteristics and gentle temperament. A 2000 study of dog bites resulting in human fatalities in the U.S. found fifteen such fatalities (6% of the total) were caused by "husky-type" dogs between 1979 and 1997.

Weight: 44-66 lbs.
Origin: Alaska

Number 3:German Shepherds

These dogs are intelligent and very alert. They are highly used by local authorities such as the police K-9 unit. German shepherds are known to be fearless and confident dogs.

Weight: 70-100 lbs.
Origin: Germany

Number 2: Rottweilers

Rottweilers are known to be very aggressive dogs because of their keen territorial instincts. That's why they make great guard dogs.

Weight: 100-130 lbs.
Origin: Germany

AND THE MOST DANGEROUS DOG IS

NUMBER 1: PIT BULLS

A pit bull is a fearless dog that will take on any opponent. They will lock their jaws onto the prey until it's dead. Pit bulls have a reputation of mauling people to death and they are highly sought for dog fighting.

Weight: 55-65 lbs.
Origin: United States

Did You Know?

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* Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33.

*The dollar symbol ($) is a U combined with an S (U.S.)

*Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

*The Statue of Liberty's tablet is two feet thick.

*There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.

*The slogan on New Hampshire license plates is 'Live Free or Die'. These license plates
are manufactured by prisoners in the state prison in Concord.

*The straw was probably invented by Egyptian brewers to taste in-process beer without removing the fermenting ingredients which floated on the top of the container.

*David Prowse, was the guy in the Darth Vader suit in Star Wars. He spoke all of Vader's lines, and didn't know that he was going to be dubbed over by James Earl Jones until he saw the screening of the movie.

*The United States government keeps its supply of silver at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY

*There are only thirteen blimps in the world.

*Nine of the thirteen blimps are in the United States.

*The existing biggest blimp is the Fuji Film blimp.

*Naugahyde, plastic "leather" was created in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

*The Swiss flag is square.

Unbelieveable

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Oh My God, that's not hurt? do not need a pocket to store your cell phone. you just hang your cell phone in his ear. the effect that the hole will not be able to close again lol..

Wow, I am a woman smoker, but I'm not a maniac like that man. according to me, I was a heavy smoker. But, he was the world's heaviest smoker. salute for you dude.

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