Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Lobsters have blue blood.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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