They survived through thick and thin

They survived through thick and thin

We probably know what's going on in this picture. Both the cat and dog survived through the odds, looking after each other and protecting their guard. They probably saw something approaching and assume a natural, calm demeanor to ooze an aura of confidence. This is their means of self defense which keeps natural predators at bay.

The next level of defense is for them to both display their sharp jaws at once and roar in unison. But when push comes to shove, both the dog lunges at the predator while the cat tries to provide 'cover fire', flanking the enemy from the sides and rear. This method of self defense works against opponents who are much larger than them both. It doesn't work when they are outnumbered, the two of them know when to retreat.

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Did You Know...

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To insure one’s house, one’s car or to underwrite a life insurance policy, that is common practice. But who would pay an insurance premium for his/her thumb, legs or smile? Stars, of course.

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At the top of the ranking are the legs of Mariah Carey, worth 810 million USD: The diva became, in 2006, the Gillette brand muse for the advertising campaign «Legs of a Goddess». She then took out an insurance policy with London Lloyds to protect her legs, a decision that is far from being insignificant. Among its customers, the London insurer then included several icons of music, such as Bob Dylan or Rod Stewart.

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David Beckham’s body insured for 195 million USD: European champion with Manchester United in 1999, David Beckham was in 2006 the most renowned footballer of the planet. In relation to his sporting activities, he took out an insurance cover for his legs. The huge amount paid for his insurance would reportedly exceed the 103 million USD disbursed by Real Madrid for the cover of Christiano Ronaldo in 2009. The fashion model would later extend his insurance cover to his entire body.

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15 million USD in insurance for Kim Kardashian’s curves: The curves of Kim Kardashian are her number one beauty asset. The reality TV star, who is crazy about plastic surgery, has underwritten an insurance policy worth 15 million USD to protect her famous butt.

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The culinary critic Egon Ronay assured his taste buds: The famous Hungarian culinary critic has insured his taste buds since 1957, for the amount of 400 000 USD. An original insurance policy which allows him to cover his sense of taste without which he will no longer be able to practice his job.

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