Throughout human history, we have used animals for food and for work. But thousands of years ago, we began using them for something else, companionship. They became our pets. Pets are a source of comfort and happiness. They give their owners good feelings and a sense of purpose, especially during stressful or difficult times. And we are, indeed, in stressful times. In many parts of the world, people are under stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Stuck indoors, many people may feel isolated and lonely. Having a pet, especially a dog, can help.
Title: The History of Pets
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data-end-time='21375'>Pets are a source of comfort and happiness.</span> <span data-start-time='21375' data-end-time='30729'>They give their owners good feelings and a sense of purpose, especially during stressful or difficult times.</span> <span data-start-time='30729' data-end-time='35125'>And we are, indeed, in stressful times.</span> <span data-start-time='35125' data-end-time='44729'>In many parts of the world, people are under stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.</span> <span data-start-time='44729' data-end-time='51896'>Stuck indoors, many people may feel isolated and lonely.</span> <span data-start-time='51896' data-end-time='56938'>Having a pet, especially a dog, can help.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4117/a_feeling_of_fellowship_or_friendship.wav'><span>a feeling of fellowship or friendship</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4117/a_feeling_of_distrust.wav'><span>a feeling of distrust</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4117/common_sense.wav'><span>common sense</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=14768 data-hint-location='51896' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4117/what_can_help_during_stressful_times.wav'>What can help during stressful times?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='having a pet'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4117/having_a_pet.wav'><span>having a 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