153: Sperm whale

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English - September 07, 2021 12:50 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 196 ratings
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How have we never discussed this explicit whale. Anyways, call me Ishmael and let's get on with it.

This week, we answer your questions about the sperm whale, such as why is it called a sperm whale? why do so many nautical terms have seemingly phallic/male (sus) connotations? what is spermaceti and is it related to spaghetti? what is a sperm whale's favorite food? and what the heck does My Hero Academia have anything to do with this?