Swine and Dine: Top 7 Fun Facts About Pork You Won't Believe!

1. The Genius Pig

Pigs: the Einsteins of the barnyard, expert linguists fluent in the art of oink, and emotionally savvy philosophers with a cuddly twist! The serious reveal: these intelligent creatures possess excellent long-term memories, can understand symbolic languages, learn complex combinations of symbols for actions and objects, and empathize with the emotions of their fellow pigs, all while engaging in playful social activities.
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2. Pig Spa Day

Pigs: the original mud mask enthusiasts, turning dirt into skincare and still rocking it better than any spa-goer! But here's the mucky truth: wallowing in mud is essential to a pig's physical and social health, as it regulates their temperature, protects their skin from the sun, cleanses away parasites, and helps them mark their territory and attract mates. Sorry, factory farms, but you can't hog all the self-care wisdom!
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3. Bacon on the Moon

One small step for man, one giant leap for bacon-kind: Astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission commemorated their historic moon landing by chowing down on bacon squares, peaches, sugar, cookie cubes, pineapple grapefruit drink, and coffee in the Lunar Module, proving that bacon is not just out of this world, but it's also over the moon.
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4. Viking Swimmers

Before the Swedish edition of "Baywatch" was a twinkle in David Hasselhoff's eye, local whippersnappers learned to swim the Viking way—with a giggle-worthy twist: Instead of sleek floaties or neon-pink tubes, their buoyancy aids were crafted from reeds, rushes, and even inflated animal skins and bladders, though pig bladders didn't make the cut.
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5. Million Dollar Ham

In a swine-twist to the phrase "bringing home the bacon," it seems there was a lucrative ham-bling affair that made the piggy bank squeal with delight: In 2018, an 18.77-pound Grand Champion Ham sold for a hoof-stomping $2.8 million at the Kentucky State Fair, shattering the previous $2 million record set in 2014. Central Bank and Dr. Mark Lynn each chipped in $1.4 million for the pricey pork, which was produced by Ronny Drennan's Broadbent B&B Foods. Hamming it up for charity, the auction raised over $10 million for various worthy causes.
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6. Minipig Medical Heroes

Move over, Babe: there's a new squad of highbrow hog heroes in town, and their oink-mazing talents are delivering life-saving breakthroughs: Minipigs like the Yucatan, Hanford, Göttingen, and Sinclair breeds are used in cardiovascular research because they're more mature and have tougher tissues for experimental procedures, making them superior to farm pigs who struggle with intubation and can experience ventricular fibrillation and malignant hyperthermia.
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7. Piggy Sun Protection

In the glamorous world of pig beauty pageants, SPF stands not for Sun Protection Factor, but for "Shade Providing Friend": Pigs need shade to prevent sunburn and protect their skin, as the use of sunscreen is not approved for our porcine pals. A shaded area, tarp, or even a luxurious mud bath can shield these show stoppers from harmful UV rays, while keeping them cool and hydrated away from peak sunlight hours ensures they're always ready for their close-up.
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