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    Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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    A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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    There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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    Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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