The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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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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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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