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that Hachiko, the dog famous for waiting for his owner for years after the owner s death, was stuffed and put into a museum

Oct 27, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Hachiko, the dog famous for waiting for his owner for years after the owner’s death, was stuffed and put into a museum

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