In an attempt to solve a “whale-sized” problem, Oregon officials blew up a beached whale with dynamite. What followed was chaos, carnage, and airborne blubber ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. on November 9, 1970, officials in Florence, Oregon, decided a 45-foot-long stinky sperm whale needed to go. A whale that dies ...

Balloon, Fort Drum flyover set to boost excitement at Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade The Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is Saturday, March 14 at noon. The parade will feature staples plus new additions ...

In 1970, officials in Florence, Oregon, tried to dispose of a beached whale using dynamite—sparking one of the strangest and most infamous events in news history. GOP lawmakers push for charges ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When a whale dies in the ocean, an ecosystem grows around its ...

National Weather Service extends High Wind Warning until 11 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Wind Warning for more than a dozen Michigan counties Friday night. Disaster ...

Reporter Paul Linnman and photographer Doug Brazil visited the Oregon Coast on November 12, 1970 during what eventually became known as the Exploding Whale Incident. (KATU) FLORENCE, Ore. (Amazing ...