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The mention of whale oil being superior to "canola oil" for lighting purposes is rather anachronistic. Canadian-grown rapeseed oil was only called Canola in the
by QuercusMax 12y ago
The mention of whale oil being superior to "canola oil" for lighting purposes is rather anachronistic. Canadian-grown rapeseed oil was only called Canola in the 1970s, and (at least according to wiki) cultivation of rapeseed for oil only began in the 19th century - a far cry from the 17th century mentioned in the article!
- aaronbrethorst 12y agoI learned recently that "Canola" is actually a portmanteau of "Canada" and "oil", named such as calling your product "rapeseed" was seen as a liability. http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-secret-history-of-canola-oil http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-secret-history-of-ca...