The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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