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TIL narwhals and beluga whales can mate to produce a hybrid called the Narluga

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x8do TIL that one of the first prototype looping roller coasters had a perfectly circular loop. As a result, riders were exposed to approximately 12gs of force, and frequently suffered neck injuries while riding. The modern roller coaster loop uses a “tear drop” shape to reduce G forces significantly.
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