TIL whale oil was used in car transmissions up until the 1970’s

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:11:41 +0000

The reason why so many whales were killed in the 20th century was the distant ramifications of replacement of whale oil by petroleum. It took another 100 years to find solutions to these ramifications, and only then it became possible to save the whales. Ecological activism did not play significant role in all of these developments; neither did the numerous well-meaning international treaties, moratoriums, and other chest beating displays.

From: Mobile Dick

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TIL whale oil was used in car transmissions up until the 1970’s