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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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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