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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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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