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Swedenborg whale found?

07-06-2009 2:18pm

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Nerin

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090605110420.htm

The skeleton of a whale that died around 10,000 years ago has been found in connection with the extension of the E6 motorway in Strömstad. The whale bones are now being examined by researchers at the University of Gothenburg who, among other things, want to ascertain whether the find is the mystical "Swedenborg whale".

There are currently four species of right whale. What is particularly interesting is that the size and shape of the whale bones resemble those of a fifth species: the mystical "Swedenborg whale", first described by the scientist Emmanuel Swedenborg in the 18th century.

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#2 12-06-2009 12:52pm

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It's interesting when palaeontology lends abit of 'credibility' to old fashioned myths. For more of them check out the Myths thread.

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