An amusing video has surfaced online in which a raccoon from Richmond, Virginia, was filmed "washing" a slice of pizza in a waterbowl before proceeding to munch on it. According to the description of the clip, this young female coon is a frequent visitor at the house and often comes to enjoy leftovers from the fridge.
The critter's food-washing rite is nothing uncommon among raccoons - this is way these animals enhance the tactile experience so that they have a clear understanding of what they are about to eat.
