The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination!
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Sifrhippus was a species of horse about the size of an average duck and roamed North America 56 million years ago.
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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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