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Why Blue Whales Are Born Backwards
- Blue whale calves are usually born tail-first so their blowhole stays out and they can breathe immediately at birth.
- Mothers have helpers and the placenta detaches quickly so the calf can surface and avoid drowning.
Time Capsule Inside Museum Whale
- The Natural History Museum blue whale model has a trapdoor and builders used it as a break room, leaving magazines and possibly a mattress inside.
- Curators said couples were once caught having sex inside the whale, so public access was later restricted.
Ceramic Pillows Cooled And Conveyed Wishes
- During hot summers in Ming and Qing China people swapped soft pillows for ceramic ones to stay cool and show status.
- Ceramic pillows were decorative wedding gifts and came in shapes meant to protect or encourage offspring.