The Aquatic Quiz #17

Celeb Tweet: ‘If Swimming Is Great
Exercise, Explain Whales to Me’

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The correct answers are:

1. b. Bill Murrary. The Quizmaster points out to Mr. Murrary that whales are known to migrate distances as long as 6,000 miles â€” a clear indication they’re in pretty good shape. (We’ll like to see you swim that far, Murrary!) With regard to their ample waistlines, consider the following from Wikipedia:

Blubber isâ€¦ particularly important for species that feed and breed in different parts of the ocean. During these periods, the animals metabolize fat. Blubber may save energy for marine mammalsâ€¦ in that it adds buoyancyâ€¦

So whales don’t exactly have six-pack absâ€¦ and your point isâ€¦?

2. b. Santa Clara, Calif. To learn more, click here.

3. b. 18 months of supervised probation and a one-year suspended jail sentence. To learn more, click here.

How did you do? Be sure to keep up on the latest water-related news, because another installment of The Aquatic Quiz will be coming in the next issue of WaterShapes EXTRA!