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about the British Pet Massacre, in which 750,000 pets were killed in anticipation of food shortages in WWII.

Feb 28, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: about the British Pet Massacre, in which 750,000 pets were killed in anticipation of food shortages in WWII.

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