History Of The Day - Decomposing Whale Explodes on Crowded Taiwan Street (2004)

Started by TFD, Jan 26, 2013, 07:30 AM

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After a sperm whale became beached on the coast of Taiwan, researchers decided to perform an autopsy on the creature to determine its cause of death—later found to have been a collision with a ship. It took three cranes half a day to load the whale onto a truck, during which time gas continued to build up in the decomposing carcass. While passing through Tainan on the way to a wildlife preserve, the whale exploded, spattering onlookers and nearby cars with gore. Where else have whales exploded? Discuss



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