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A baby whale receives 12 litres (3 gallons) of milk in less than 5 minutes and nurses forty times a day.


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Human manure, which is a by-product of sewage treatment, is often used as a fertilizer on crops. However, it is not always treated to remove harmful bacteria, and there is disagreement on the effectiveness of treatment methods. If the manure is not properly treated and the bacteria remains on the food crops when they are harvested, they can cause illness in humans when they are eaten.
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 26-30
New Scientist
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 26-30

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