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Singapore: Sperm Whale skeleton on display in February 2016

Posted on July 10, 2015 by weehingthong

— WHY IS THE SPERM WHALE CALLED A SPERM WHALE? The head of the whale contains a liquid wax called spermaceti, from which the whale derives its name. Spermaceti was used in lubricants, oil lamps, and candles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_whale — 30 … Continue reading →

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