It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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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 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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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