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Random Fact- Beluga whales are at the top of the food chain. A nice distinction, but it also means they acquire the sum total of toxins acquired by organisms all the way down the chain because these toxins such as PCB and heavy metal poisoning don't break down. Belugas, in fact, are so full of contaminants, when they are found beached they qualify as a toxic biohazard.

Random Fact-Bet you didnt know that all polar bears are left handed? (or left pawed if you gotta be picky)

Random Fact-The ball of chewed food in your mouth (before you swallow) is called a bolus. Introduce this fact to the dinner table in polite company.

Random Fact-Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Random Fact-Elephants can't jump. Every other mammal can.

Random Fact-If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn white.

Random Fact-The world's largest mammal, the blue whale, weighs 50 tons at birth. Fully grown, it weighs as much as 150 tons.

Random Fact-Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.

Random Fact-An electric eel can produce a shock of up to 650 volts.

Random Fact-Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.

Random Fact-In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies.