Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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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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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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