The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not only sweat by salivating. They also sweat through the poors on their feet.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination!
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Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they cant find any food!
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as any other color.
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Spotted skunks do handstands before they spray.
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