Baleen is often called whalebone, but that name also can refer to the normal bones of whales, which have often been used as a material, especially as a cheaper substitute for ivory in carving.he whale then pushes the water out, and animals such as krill are filtered by the baleen and remain as food source for the whale. Baleen is similar to bristles and is made of keratin, the same substance found in human fingernails and hair.
Marco Polo (game) The game Marco Polo /ËmÉËrkoÊ ËpoÊloÊ/ is a form of tag played in a swimming pool. The origin of the game is unknown.
Men Playing Board Games, from The Sougandhika Parinaya Manuscript (1821) A board game is a tabletop game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked surface or board, according to a set of rules. Some games are based on pure strategy, but many contain an element of chance; and some are purely chance, with no element of skill.