Author Topic: dead whale explodes! (Read 4631 times)

xnikki118x · « **on:** March 26, 2007, 01:43:49 AM »

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4096586

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TAIPEI - Residents of Tainan learned a lesson in whale biology after the decomposing remains of a 60-ton sperm whale exploded on a busy street, showering nearby cars and shops with blood and organs and stopping traffic for hours.

The 56-foot-long whale had been on a truck headed for a necropsy by researchers, when gases from internal decay caused its entrails to explode in the southern city of Tainan.

Residents and shop owners wore masks while trying to clean up the spilt blood and entrails.

"What a stinking mess. This blood and other stuff that blew out on the road is disgusting, and the smell is really awful," a BBC News report quoted one Tainan resident as saying.
TRUCK CARRIES THE CORPSE OF SPERM WHALE
Taiwan Apple Daily via Reuters
The sperm whale was being carried by truck through Tainan.

The whale had died on Jan. 17 after it beached itself on the southwestern coast of the island.

Researchers at the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan said enough of the whale remained to allow for an examination by marine biologists.

Once moved to a nearby nature preserve, the male specimen -- the largest whale ever recorded in Taiwan -- drew the attention of locals because of its large penis, measured at some five feet, the Taipei Times reported.

"More than 100 Tainan city residents, mostly men, have reportedly gone to see the corpse to 'experience' the size of its penis," the newspaper reported.

HILARIOUS. Go to the msnbc page to see the picture because it's awesome.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:45:48 AM »

This has happened before, but people dont read the news so IT KEEPS HAPPENING!

Beezy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:47:08 AM »

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Once moved to a nearby nature preserve, the male specimen -- the largest whale ever recorded in Taiwan -- drew the attention of locals because of its large penis, measured at some five feet, the Taipei Times reported.

"More than 100 Tainan city residents, mostly men, have reportedly gone to see the corpse to 'experience' the size of its penis," the newspaper reported.

*waits for PD's inevitable reply*

xnikki118x · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:50:49 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on March 26, 2007, 01:45:48 AM

This has happened before, but people dont read the news so IT KEEPS HAPPENING!

*shrug* It's still funny and gross, though.

And really, if it's happened before, why haven't they found a way to keep it from happening again? That's...kinda stupid lol.

Candyflip · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:52:33 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on March 26, 2007, 01:45:48 AM

This has happened before, but people dont read the news so IT KEEPS HAPPENING!

Yeah, I came in to post "OLD" until I saw it was a new story. There's a video of one of these occurrences from the 80s. And I've heard it repeated before. I can't believe people keep doing it.

Beezy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:52:54 AM »

I just saw the pic.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:53:00 AM »

its disgusting and probably the reason for GLOBAL WARMING

seriously tho, its gross, I agree.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:55:51 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on March 26, 2007, 01:53:00 AM

its disgusting and probably the reason for GLOBAL WARMING

SCIENTISTS DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING: EXPLODING WHALE CARCASSES

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:58:13 AM »

its happened since the dawn of time!

The Sceneman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2007, 04:10:16 AM »

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"More than 100 Tainan city residents, mostly men, have reportedly gone to see the corpse to 'experience' the size of its penis," the newspaper reported.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2007, 09:29:02 AM »

That was pretty nasty right thur, but no whale penis. I feel let down.

lordmaji · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2007, 09:32:54 AM »

Wasn't there a video of people blowing up a dead whale w/ explosives? I'm pretty sure there was.

I just remember seeing parts of the thing fly everywhere.

DeezNutzRBlue · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2007, 09:51:11 AM »

Quote from: lordmaji on March 26, 2007, 09:32:54 AM

Wasn't there a video of people blowing up a dead whale w/ explosives? I'm pretty sure there was.

I just remember seeing parts of the thing fly everywhere.

Government Conspiracy?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2007, 03:36:03 PM »

Is the penis intact?

Quote from: lordmaji on March 26, 2007, 09:32:54 AM

Wasn't there a video of people blowing up a dead whale w/ explosives? I'm pretty sure there was.
I just remember seeing parts of the thing fly everywhere.

That was to kill it because it beached itself. You can't use a gun so they used a bomb.

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2007, 03:38:36 PM »

Have you guys seen that article / video where the whale blows up in the middle of a city? It was fucking awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2007, 03:41:59 PM »

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Whale explodes in Taiwanese city

A dead sperm whale has exploded while being delivered to a research centre near the southwestern city of Tainan.

Passers-by and cars were soaked in blood and body parts were sprayed over a road after the bursting of the whale, which was being carried on a trailer.

The whale had died earlier on a beach and had been collected so its remains could be used for educational purposes.

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The sperm whale was being carried by truck through Tainan.

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Blood and guts litter this street in Tainan, Taiwan, after decomposing organs in the sperm whale in background caused it to explode.

A marine biologist blamed the explosion on pressure from gases building up in the mammal as it began to decompose.

The whale attracted a lot of onlookers both before and after it exploded.

Several parked cars and pedestrians got covered in blood when it exploded.

Residents and shop owners wore masks while trying to clean up the spilt blood and entrails.

“What a stinking mess. This blood and other stuff that blew out on the road is disgusting, and the smell is really awful,” said one resident.

Professor Wang Chien-ping, of the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, had ordered the whale to be moved to the Shi-Tsao Natural Preserve after his own institution refused to allow a post-mortem examination on its own premises.

Record find

He said that the animal had been close to death when it was found on a beach and had died by the time help arrived.

“Because of the natural decomposing process, a lot of gases accumulated, and when the pressure build-up was too great, the whale’s belly exploded.”

However, he said despite the explosion, enough of the whale remained to allow for an examination by marine biologists.

Professor Wang said initial observation showed the whale to be an older bull and that its weight of 50 tonnes and 17 metre-length made it the largest whale ever recorded in Taiwan.

Reports say because of the whale’s size, it took 13 hours, three large lifting cranes and 50 workers to get the mammal loaded on the trailer truck for its final trip.

Look at it's cock at the very bottom

Tauntaun · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2007, 03:52:12 PM »

there's no link

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2007, 08:32:06 PM »

Google exploding whale + taiwan

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2007, 09:35:07 PM »

Holy shit.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2007, 02:16:42 AM »

I can't find the penis picture lol. *disappointed*

brawndolicious · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2007, 03:44:52 PM »

Hugeness.

We don't need to see the whale penis.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2007, 03:49:38 PM »

Someone talking about me?

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2007, 03:50:00 PM »

I'll pm link

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2007, 03:52:27 PM »

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/whale/

nsfw I guess? Not sure.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2007, 03:57:04 PM »

NSFW

Sorry willco, looks like it could feed a family. Two if they were jewish.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2007, 02:55:23 AM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 27, 2007, 03:57:04 PM

NSFW

Sorry willco, looks like it could feed a family. Two if they were jewish.

Ew, WTF is on it? There are like little bumps or something!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #26 on:** March 28, 2007, 03:16:03 AM »

It's probably just like a self-ribbed dick.

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