Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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