The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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