One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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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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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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