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March 22, 2002

Strange But True!

  • A weekly column of incidental information, off-the-wall observations and other random facts about the world.
    • By BILL SONES and RICH SONES, Ph.D.
    Special to the Journal

    Q. What four-legged zoo favorite outsizes an 800-pound gorilla by plenty, has a reputation for squashing humans, and sports built-in jogging shoes?

    A. In "Diatoms to Dinosaurs," Chris McGowan reports on a recurring theme among elephant keepers: No matter how friendly and cooperative the animals, chances are they'll eventually try to kill their handler.


     
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