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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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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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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