The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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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 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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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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