A man kicked a porcupine out of his way and got two legs full of quills. This experience isn’t so common today, contrary to what this article from 1941 implies, but it does give some solid advice in case you ever do come across a porcupine: just let ’em sleep. And a word to the wise—kicking is definitely not advised.
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