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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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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