A beached sperm whale on the Oregon coast in 1970 was blown up with dynamite, causing a massive explosion and a cloud of putrid whale fluids to move inland, covering people in a red mist. Meanwhile, a new treatment for moderate to severe eczema has shown promising results in reducing flare-ups, and the US Mint is releasing a new coin collection to celebrate the founding ideals of the country. [... more]

A 45-foot-long sperm whale washed ashore on the Oregon coast in 1970, prompting a dramatic and chaotic cleanup effort involving dynamite, which resulted in a massive explosion and a cloud of putrid whale fluids moving inland, leaving a lasting impact on the local community. [... more]