Facts in "Animals" Category
#1684 - Animals Fact  4
The blow of a whale has a strong, foul odor. It apparently smells like a combination of spoiled fish and old oil. Because whales have such terrible breath, sailors believed at one time that a whiff of it could cause brain disorders.
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#1685 - Animals Fact  4
Mussels can thrive in polluted water because of an inborn ability to purify bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
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#1686 - Animals Fact  2
Because birds carrying messages were often killed in flight by hawks, medieval Arabs made a habit of sending important messages twice.
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#1687 - Animals Fact  1
Since housecats are clean and their coats are dry and glossy, their fur easily becomes charged with electricity. Sparks can be seen if their fur is rubbed in the dark.
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#1692 - Animals Fact  1
To see at night as well as an owl, you would need eyeballs as big as a grapefruit.
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