The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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