Tree of SCIENCE!!! #10

The final installment from the Tree of SCIENCE!!! for this year:

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This is a Santa Claus figure walking his dog. Which, of course, is a reminder to everyone of the importance of talking to your pets about SCIENCE!!!

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate it. The rest of you, have a great Tuesday.

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