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==Uses of Elephants==
==Uses of Elephants==
Elephants (today generally Indian, but historically African elephants also) have been used as beasts of burden and draught animals, as mounts in processions and in war (notably by [[Hannibal]]), playing [[polo]], and as [[circus]] performers. Also, elephant tusks are used to make knife handles.
Elephants (today generally Indian, but historically African elephants also) have been used as beasts of burden and draught animals, as mounts in processions and in war (notably by [[Hannibal]]), playing [[polo]], and as [[circus]] performers.
==Elephants in the Bible==
==Elephants in the Bible==
*Elephants are said to go to a legendary ''elephants graveyard'' to die.
*Elephants are said to go to a legendary ''elephants graveyard'' to die.
*A ''white elephant'' (from the historical veneration of such animals in Southeast Asia) is the term for a possession whose upkeep cost exceeds its expense, making it an overall liability.
*A ''white elephant'' (from the historical veneration of such animals in Southeast Asia) is the term for a possession whose upkeep cost exceeds its expense, making it an overall liability.
*An elephant is the symbol of the wonderful [[Republican Party]].
*An elephant is the symbol of the [[Republican Party]].
*Elephants are said to never forget.
*Elephants are said to never forget.
*Elephants are said to be afraid of [[mouse|mice]].
*Elephants are said to be afraid of [[mouse|mice]].
==References==
==References==