Here's What Happens When A Whale Swallows You
Summary
This episode debunks the famous 1891 story of James Bartley surviving a sperm whale by proving it was a complete fabrication. The host then explores the physics of being swallowed by a whale, explaining why baleen whales like humpbacks physically cannot swallow humans due to their narrow esophagi and filter-feeding mechanics. Finally, the video details the hypothetical scenario of being swallowed by a sperm whale, concluding that the crushing pressure of the esophagus and lack of air would result in death before reaching the stomach.
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