The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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An Indian man known as "Snake Manu" can put small snakes, including deadly cobras, into his mouth and pass them out through his nose.
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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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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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