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.
Polo spread slowly across Asia, where it was played by kings and courtiers. It is sometimes referred to as the âSport of Kingsâ. Many warriors played the game because it kept them and their horses fit and ready for battle.