Anyway, the Oregon whale beach blast was nothing like either of these ends, both of which are normal and natural for a whale.

"Sperm whales are usually found ... Mr Deaville said they had been removing the whale's blubber and ribs to look at its organs to see what happened to it. He added: "As far as we can ascertain ...

Tuesday marked 54 years since a dead whale was infamously blown up on a beach, showering bystanders and cars with whale bits.