Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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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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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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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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