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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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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