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TIL: Cheetahs make chirping noises

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7odb TIL the reason cats and dogs like to lie in the sun is so the oily cholesterol on their skin is converted to vitamin D3. Their thick fur means they lick (while grooming) the oil off it rather than it being absorbed though the skin like in humans.
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