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The Forgotten Fuel: How Did Whale Oil Light the World Before Petroleum?
Before petroleum became the fuel that powered the modern world, humanity relied on a very different source of energy—the mighty whale. 🐋 From lighting up streets with whale oil lamps, to crafting luxury spermaceti candles, to making soaps and paints, whale oil once fueled daily life and global trade. In this episode of History of Simple ...
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