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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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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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