Whale Oil Drove the 19th Century Hunting Boom

#shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #whaling #whale oil #industrial revolution #overhunting #extinction Commercial whaling exploded in the 1800s driven by demand for whale oil, not meat. Used to light cities and power machinery, whale oil fueled the Industrial Revolution. Overhunting decimated populations until petroleum replaced whale oil in the late 1800s.

👋 Feeling the vibes?

Keep the good energy going by checking out my Amazon affiliate link for some cool finds! 🛍️

If not, consider contributing to my caffeine supply at Buy Me a Coffee ☕️.

Your clicks = cosmic support for more awesome content! 🚀🌈