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184-year-old tortoise named Jonathan gets his first bath ever

He didn't get no scrubs for a good 184 years.
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Kelly Diamond
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184-year-old tortoise named Jonathan gets his first bath ever
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If you haven't bathed in a few days, don't feel too bad about it.

Jonathan, the world's oldest living land creature, hasn't had a bath for the first 184 years of his life. Until now. 

The tortoise, who lives on the British territory of St. Helena, got a nice scrubbing from a local vet in preparation for a visit with the royals. 

It may have taken a loofah, brush and surgical soap, but Jonathan is finally sparkly clean for the first time in almost two centuries.

[h/t Telegraph]

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Kelly Diamond

Kelly is a comedy writer who currently resides in New York City. If you have a dog, she wants to pet it. Follow her on Twitter @KellyDiamond_


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