Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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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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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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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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