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TIL The blue whale penis is the largest in the animal kingdom. It is commonly cited as having an average penis length of 8 ft 2 in 9.8 ft and a diameter of 12 in to 14 in. However, its girth has also been reported to be nearer 18 in, with a single ejaculation estimated to be about 35 US pints.

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