Blue whale weight and length
Blue whales reach between 70-110 feet in length and weigh up to 150 tons.
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How to eat like a horse
A 1,200-pound horse eats about seven times it's own weight each year.
Crazy fact about the Indiana University library
The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.
How many times can you fold a piece of paper?
No matter its size or weight, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times!
How much does water weigh?
One cubic centimeter of water at 4 degree celsius weighs 1 gram. 4 degrees celcius is equal to 39 degrees Fahrenheit and 1 gram equals 0.002 pounds.
How much does a Bulldog weigh?
According to the AKC breed standard, an adult male Bulldog weighs about 50 pounds and a female about 40 pounds, which is a lot of weight packed into a short, stocky frame.
How big is a newborn panda?
A newborn giant panda weighs only about 3 to 5 ounces, roughly 1/900th of its mother's weight, which makes it one of the smallest newborns relative to its mother of any mammal.
How much energy does the brain use?
The brain makes up only about 2% of body weight but uses about 20% of the body's energy.
How much do sea otters eat?
Sea otters eat about 25% of their body weight every day.
How much do manatees eat?
Manatees eat about 10% to 15% of their body weight every day.
Did someone swim the Panama Canal?
In 1928, adventurer Richard Halliburton swam the length of the Panama Canal and paid a toll of 36 cents based on his weight.
Did the Indus Valley have standard weights?
The Indus Valley civilization used standardized weights.