concept   whale oil

2 commonsense assertions
Cultures (2) 18th-19th century Europe (1) Contemporary global (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 whale oil 18th-19th century Europe Whale oil was commonly used for lighting and lubrication in 18th-19th century Europe before petroleum-based products became widely available. 1
2 whale oil Contemporary global Whale oil is considered environmentally harmful and largely replaced by sustainable alternatives due to conservation efforts and awareness of the impact on whale populations in contemporary global culture. 1