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Traditionally, the earliest day for eating goose eggs is St Valentine's Day, 14 February. Goose,... MORE

FOX
Foxes have long featured in medical applications. The ancient Romans believed that a headache could... MORE

MOLE
The post of Mole Controller to Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham is held by Victor... MORE

RHINOCEROS
The word 'rhinoceros' comes from two Greek words for 'nose' and 'horn'.Apart from 'rhinoceroses', the... MORE

TURKEY (BIRD)
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