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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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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