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First American oil field in Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA, 1859 (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Illumination, heating, and lubrication, I believe. Alternative to whale oil and the like.

[โ€“] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Ah! Morality aside, makes more economic sense than chasing giant mammals in the ocean.