The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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