The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination!
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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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 dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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