A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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A cow produces around 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
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