Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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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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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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