The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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