A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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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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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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