That's a fable, but eels are one of the only fishes that will emerge from the water to take offerings of food—canned mackerel or dog food—on river banks.

那只是个寓言，不过，鳗鱼是唯一会从水中窜出来取走放在河岸上食物产品（罐装鲭鱼或狗食）的鱼。

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If you're one of those folks whose only party piece is a garish tie and an exaggerated husky "sleeping with the fishes" Mafioso impression, pay heed, for you may have a few mobster rivals at your next soiree.

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