In a feat that put human sword swallowers to shame, a dog managed to gulp down a stick only two inches (5 centimetres) shorter than its own body, and escape unscathed.

• 这一幕一定会让那些表演吞剑绝活的人自愧不如:英国朴次茅斯市的一只身长18英寸(约合46厘米)的小狗日前吞下了一根长16英寸(约合41厘米)的棍子，且无大碍。