People were covering their noses and businesses came a halt
after a dead whale burst because of a gas buildup. The 56-foot long sperm whale was being carried through city
streets on a truck -- being brought inland after it was found
beached during the weekend. Scientists were going to try to find
out how it died. Right in the middle of the street, the carcass exploded --
splattering its innards across the street. Experts believe the explosion happened probably because of gases
building up in the dead mammal's stomach. Shopkeepers closed up, so they could sweep up the stinky mess of
blood, blubber and entrails.
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