"They're not even native to north America so that should have been the first surprise..."
Actually they are native to the Forida coast. Early Spanish explorers delighted in their discovery because in their mistaken belief they were fish, consumed them throughout the lenten season. Apparently they taste a lot like beef.
10 posted on 10/09/2008 3:05:30 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)