Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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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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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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