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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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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