The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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