In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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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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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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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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