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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the males head off.
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    A species of earthworm in Australia grows up to 10 feet in length.
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    Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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    A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
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    The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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    A bird 'chews' with its stomach.
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    The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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