In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm whale that ha…

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In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm whale that hadn't lived long enough to be disappointed with its lot. ✨ Douglas Adams (2010). The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, p.134, Del Rey
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