Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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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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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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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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