Polar bears are excellent swimmers. They have been known to swim more than 60 miles without a rest.

The town of Olney, Illinois celebrates a "Squirrel Day" festival to honour the 200 albino squirrels that live in the town. The festival includes a squirrel blessing by a priest.

Lake Baikal is the oldest freshwater lake on Earth, having formed between 20 and 25 million years ago.

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