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The document discusses a landmark court case in 1818 where a whale was debated as to whether it should be classified as a fish or a mammal, impacting the sale of whale oil. The trial highlighted the tension between scientific classification and public perception, ultimately ruling in favor of Samuel Judd, who argued that whale oil was distinct from fish oil. This case remains relevant today as it raises questions about the role of scientific expertise versus public opinion in understanding the natural world

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