Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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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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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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