Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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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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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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