550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales?

Published: July 20, 2023, 3 a.m.

b'For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of \\u201cEverything You Never Knew About Whaling.\\u201d)'