In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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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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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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