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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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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