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English: A group of sperm whales celebrate the discovery of new oil wells in Pennsylvania. The proliferation of petroleum oils reduced the demand for whale oils.
Français : Des cachalots célébrent la découverte de nouveaux puits de pétrole dans la Pennsylvanie. La prolifération des huiles minérales ont allégé la demande pour leur propre huile.
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