The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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A cow produces around 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
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