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jan 1, 1712 - Nantucket farmers discover Sperm Whales

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Spermicity, which is an oil these whales contain, is a liquid found in their heads. Upon their discovery, spermaceti became one of the most valuable substances on earth because it burns twice as bright as a normal candle and doesn't produce smoke.

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