Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Crows living in some urban areas drop nuts into traffic to let the passing cars crush them, then they wait for the red lights to stop the traffic so they can grab and eat 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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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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