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Captain, show me this strange creature that we don't ever eat...
1 of 5: The full riddle is, "Captain, show me this strange creature that we don't ever eat, however it always drinks."
2 of 5: Look around the room for a hint to what kind of sea creature is one we don't eat.
3 of 5: There are quite a few, but the second half of the clue is what should help: "It always drinks."
4 of 5: Think "drinks" in the sense of soaking up liquid, like a "thirsty" paper towel.
5 of 5: The sponge in the display case is the answer to this riddle.
