A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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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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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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Shakira has been making music for more than 23 years, can play the guitar, drums, percussion, and harmonica, speaks 7 different languages, is the founder of a charity called Pies Descalzos, and is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
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In 1943, a Pan Am Airline chef snuck whiskey into passengers' coffee to warm them up on a winter flight. When asked what kind of coffee they were being served, he improvised "Irish Coffee," creating the now-famous cocktail.
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Putting your car alarm remote under your chin or beside your head increases its range.
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