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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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