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Whales were killed huge numbers for whale oil during the industrial revolution. The oil was oil lamps and to make soap. (over 10-20 million gallons per year du
by nabla9 6y ago
Whales were killed huge numbers for whale oil during the industrial revolution. The oil was oil lamps and to make soap. (over 10-20 million gallons per year during the peak)
- goldenkey 6y agoIsn't Ambergris still used in luxury fragrances? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambergris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambergris
- pvaldes 6y agoAmbergris is a different product that does not involve the killing of the animal necessarily. Needs to mature for several years in the sea after being defecated by the whale.
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- pbhjpbhj 6y agoI thought whale oil was also used in something car related, transmissions/differentials? Yeah, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_oil#Applications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_oil#Applications, up until 1972 in USA, apparently.