Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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Drivers kill more deer than hunters do.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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