whaling

Iceland has resumed its whale hunt with one of its two remaining whaling ships after a two-year hiatus, despite international criticism. The country, along with Norway and Japan, continues to permit whaling, and a protester chained himself to the vessel in Reykjavik before it departed.

Rope, invented by twisting fibers, enabled advancements like lifting objects, whaling, and modern bridges. The podcast 'Odd Lots' explores its history with author Tim Queeney.