As stated at nefsc.noaa.gov, the blue whale may be the largest animal ever to inhabit the earth. It may have reached lengths of up to 31 meters (100 feet)--roughly the length of a basketball court.
These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet (30 meters) long and upwards of 200 tons (181 metric tons). Their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Their hearts, as much as an automobile.
Blue whales reach these mind-boggling dimensions on a diet composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill. During certain times of the year, a single adult blue whale consumes about 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) of krill a day.
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According to CNN, Empire State Building stands 103 stories tall (1,250 feet to top floor, excludes height of antennae, which is 204 feet).
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Visiting the Empire State Building is extremely popular with travelers coming to New York City. During peak travel season and on weekends, this can mean long waits to get to the 86th floor observatory, but with these insider tips and advice, you can save yourself time and make the most of your visit to the Empire State Building shared by Gonyc.about.com.
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