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Fake news, bad news, horrifying news - all of that and so much more negativity reach us every day. And even if you're quite content with your life and belong to the happy people group, these horrible happenings can break down even the best of us sometimes. That's why we are determined to change the world at least a tiny bit by spreading as much good news as possible.

Did you know that according to Swiss law, social animals like guinea pigs must have a buddy with them, and it's illegal to own just one? And were you aware that sea otters hold hands while sleeping, so they don't drift away from one another? And believe it or not, did you know that Norway knighted a penguin? These are just some of the random happy facts that you can find in the list below. Compiled by Bored Panda, these interesting facts are sure to put a smile on your face while also teaching you a thing or two about the world we live in and the great role models who make it better. Don't forget to vote for the best!

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boredpanda , Pugedon Report

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Sasha Bharti
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would happily pay for this to be put in every country with high amounts of stays x

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abc , fuzzberta Report

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MagicalUnicorn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

true that, my piggie got depression when his friend died, so now wants to be hed and petted more often

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wiki , wikimedia Report

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Nyello
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Robin Williams was a wonderful man and I wish someone could have helped him the way he helped so many others.

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livescience , amagoba0 Report

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Emre
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats bring me dead mice and pigeons. Sometimes they bring fishbones they gather from neighbours :)

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wiki , mvdvegt680 Report

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Stille20
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was dubious of this one, but it turns out there is evidence of corgis existing as far back as 1107 AD

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northamptonchron , ulleo Report

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scientific tests also showed that they stress out when separated. They believe that by reducing the stress they will raise their milk yield. But considering cows are herd animals, this isn't really surprising.

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats amazing. Nowadays people get pissed off if you say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" smh

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F. R. Gehlbach & R. S. Baldridge , rihaij Report

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Fraser Munro
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eastern screech owls keep texas blimd snakes around their nests to get rid of pests, so yes this one is indeee very true!

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wiki , Lizzie Velasquez Report

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's such a beautiful and strong person! She exemplifies what inner beauty truly means, and it radiates outwardly!

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polarbearsinternational , vanderwielensmc Report

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do something similar every morning when my alarm goes off, and I make my way to the shower

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nationalgeographic , Claudia14 Report

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Fire Bird
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how they would know that? So in their world, while swimming past one another, one could be a Phil and another a Jack? It would be like "Hey Phil, I found a warm spot over here, check it out.

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wiki , Didgeman Report

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Iuan Langford
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its because in folklore unicorns are the slayers of lions. lions are the national animal of England

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ESL
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ron Weasley will not be happy with that sorting hat...

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Jen H
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this considered a happy life fact?? Spiders give me the creeps! 😓

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Josurf
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put it on your head and it will help you make decisions.

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Shinomi Chan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can say with 80% certainty, if I saw this at first, and it would move, I'd kick it to the other side of the freaking Earth.

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AxnAkshan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" It was discovered in 2016 in the Indian state of Karnataka by Javed Ahmed, Rajashree Khalap and Sumukha Javagal. The discoverers of this new spider thought it resembled the Sorting Hat of the Harry Potter books. So they named it after Godric Gryffindor, the original owner of the sorting hat."

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Shauday Smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a very different thing happens when you put this hat on peoples heads.

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Lesley-Jane O'Connor
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true Gryffindor - scoops it off their head and puts it to one side Slytherin - plots how to scare someone with it Ravenclaw - can tell you if it's poisonous or not Hufflepuff - declares it cute and keeps it as a pet

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Danielle Johnston
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just because something looks like it’s from a fancy doesn’t mean it’s from Harry Potter.

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Cassie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many prisons in the US have a program that has select inmates train shelter dogs, some for specific tasks such as disability service dogs. Marked improvement in inmate behavior and outlook have been noted in these programs and, of course, it improves the lives of the dogs involved.

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neads , swong95765 Report

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Jennifer Lamb
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greyhounds As Pets NSW have a similar program at a women's correctional facility here in Sydney. The inmates help prepare ex-racing greys for life as a pet, teaching them things like how to go up & down stairs, basic obedience, etc. It's great for the dogs, as well as the inmates who can even earn a government-recognised certificate. (Our foster grey participated in this!) :)

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wiki , Jennie Park Report

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