The bizarre, blubber-filled story behind Oregon’s 1970 Exploding Whale Incident
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1970: Watch the video of the infamous ‘Oregon Exploding Whale’ incident on 50th anniversary
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WATCH: The Exploding Whale, remastered for 50th anniversary of legendary Oregon event! More details: https://bit.ly/3nmPLVp | KATU News
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History Hoot on Instagram: "In November 1970, a massive 45-foot sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. Local authorities faced a unique problem: how to dispose of the enormous carcass. After consulting with the military, the Oregon State Highway Division decided on what seemed like the most straightforward solution: blowing it up with dynamite. They believed the explosion would pulverize the whale, allowing scavengers to clean up the small fragments. On November 12, a quarter-ton of dy
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Boom💥🐳 In 1970, the town of Florence, Oregon tried to solve a beached whale problem the best way they could think of… by blowing it up. 🧨 It did not go as planned. 😧 Got a local legend that can top this? Tell us 👇 #oregon #1970s #whales #explodingwhale #crazystories
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The History Inn on Instagram: "On November 12, 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon, presenting a significant disposal problem for local authorities. The Oregon Highway Division, tasked with handling the situation, decided to use explosives to disintegrate the carcass. They believed the blast would scatter the remains far enough into the ocean for scavengers to consume. This plan involved 20 cases of dynamite, approximately half a ton, strategically placed under
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