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Friday, April 12

Below the speed of sound, the raindrop is the most aerodynamic shape. It creates less drag on contact with gases in the air, maintaining laminar (non-turbulent) airflow as the air moves around the bigger bulb shape at the end. But here's the funny thing ... actually raindrops are not raindrop-shaped. They're more hamburger-shaped than tear-shaped.

What mammal is buoyant enough to float, so it has to exhale so that it sinks to the bottom of rivers, where it eats?

A) Crocodile

B) Elephant

C) Hippo

D) Rhino

Previous answer: Kate Spade's handbags appeared on "Just Shoot Me."

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