The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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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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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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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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