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It’s a takin

August 29, 2016September 1, 2016 | Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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Me: Look, it’s a takin.
Husband: It’s attackin’ what?

Note: The takin is the official national animal of the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.
Seriously, look it up.

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