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revenant:
revenant: one who returns after death or a long absence.

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September 19, 2011

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1933 - David McCallum
1940 - Zandra Rhodes
1940 - Bill Medley
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1946 - Michael Elphick
1948 - Jeremy Irons
1949 - Twiggy
1963 - David Seaman
answers to questions kids ask
Q:
Why do dogs like it when we pet them?
A:

In the wild, dogs (like wolves) groom each other to show love and that they are part of a pack. They will even lick each other. Petting your pet dog is kind of like this. It tells the dog that you love them and that they are a part of your family.

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