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The highest-ranking penguin in the world, Sir Nils Olav III, has been promoted to Major General by the Norwegian King's Guard

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    GobiasIndustries
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    I love oddball displays of international diplomacy as much as anyone else but wouldn't an Emperor Penguin be considered the Commander-in-Chief of a penguin army and therefore outrank a Major General?

    I love oddball displays of international diplomacy as much as anyone else but wouldn't an Emperor Penguin be considered the Commander-in-Chief of a penguin army and therefore outrank a Major General?

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    1. Foreigner
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      This one's a king penguin, but the point still stands!

      This one's a king penguin, but the point still stands!

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  2. Foreigner
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    In a sea of horrible news and things going on in the world, it's nice to take a break and read a whimsical story such as this. Thanks for the share!

    In a sea of horrible news and things going on in the world, it's nice to take a break and read a whimsical story such as this. Thanks for the share!

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  3. chromebby
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    What a wholesome read. I like how there was already that Norwegian heritage there: "The first king penguin itself was given to Edinburgh Zoo when it opened in 1913 by a Norwegian shipping...

    What a wholesome read. I like how there was already that Norwegian heritage there: "The first king penguin itself was given to Edinburgh Zoo when it opened in 1913 by a Norwegian shipping magnate." It's a full circle!

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  4. specwill
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    I dunno, this could be a polar-izing choice...

    I dunno, this could be a polar-izing choice...

    2 votes
  5. spit-evil-olive-tips
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    congratulations Sir Nils, thank you for your service.

    congratulations Sir Nils, thank you for your service.

    2 votes