When whales die, the same process that bloats any dead animal begins—but on a massive scale. Trapped gases from decomposition build up inside their huge bodies, sealed in by thick blubber and pressure ...

Why do whales explode? Just how gross/bad is it when they do? What’s going to happen with this one in Newfoundland? Here’s a hint—it’s good for the town, but maybe bad for the internet. Read on for ...