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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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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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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