Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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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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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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