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    Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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    Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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    Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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