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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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Lobsters have blue blood.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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