The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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