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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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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