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Celebrities live different lives than us. But beyond the luxury cars and designer clothes, they're not so different after all. Just take the "Stranger Things" cast. Many of the actors with recurring ...

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If you like dogs for their openly affectionate natures, their loyalty and their rambunctious play, then consider one of the many cat breeds that acts like dogs. If you consider yourself a dog person, ...

Rainforests are dense forests in tropical regions inhabited by a variety of unusual species you won't find anywhere else on the planet. The warm, humid environment is the perfect habitat for a ...

Cats may be low-maintenance pets compared to their canine counterparts, but they shouldn’t be underestimated. The International Cat Association recognizes 73 different cat breeds — all of which come ...

All dogs deserve an abundance of love and attention from their owners as well as proper training, especially when they are young. However, certain breeds are more stubborn than others when it comes to ...

Like their human counterparts, dogs can be vastly different in their habits, appreciations, moods and personalities. But some stand out more from the pack. In fact, some of the most compelling dogs ...