Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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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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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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