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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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