Gee what would happen to the exitement in your day if I ran out of facts. Playing cards were issued to British pilots in WWII. If captured, they could be soaked in water and unfolded to reveal a map for escape. Polar Bears trying to blend in with the ice will sometimes cover up their black nose with their paws. Pollsters say that 40 percent of dog and cat owners carry pictures of the pets in their wallets. Reindeer like to eat bananas.