A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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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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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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