It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Drivers kill more deer than hunters do.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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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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