Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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