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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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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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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