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The Infamous

Exploding Whale

There's been a story floating around the net for years about a beached whale that was blown up (exploded, not inflated) for lack of a better way to be rid of it. Many people thought it was an urban legend.

It wasn't.

Florence, Oregon, USA.
November 12, 1970.

A news crew (led by reporter Paul Linnman) was on hand for this historic event, and got the whole thing on tape.

It was a big whale.

It was a smelly whale.

Most importantly, it was a dead whale.

Obviously, a significant amount (half a ton) of dynamite was required.

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Paul Linnman

Dave Barry