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 two oldest cats on record lived to 38 and 34 years old, both were owned by the same owner and lived off a diet of bacon, eggs, broccoli and coffee.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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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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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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