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by HungryGuy on August 5th, 2004

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If a mad scientist could implant a small animal, such as a mouse, into the lung of a much larger animal, such as a sperm whale, would the smaller animal be able to breathe and survive?

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  • by anonymous on February 9th, 2005

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    There have been historical instances that deal with mammals surviving inside sea creatures. Yet, because of the heat, gastric juice, and lack of food, I don’t believe one could establish a naturally reproducing population of mammals inside of a sea creature. Since I have only vague recollections about what I have heard, I went to http://www.grmi.org/renewal/Richard_Riss/evidences/8jonah.html to get specific dates and names. If you are interested, you can read more specifics there.

    --> In 1758, a sailor in the Mediterranean was swallowed and vomited by a fish known as a sea dog.

    --> In 1891, James Bartley was swallowed by a sperm whale. After 48 hours, his whale was harpooned, and he was rescued.

    --> In, 1771, a sperm whale vomited Marshall Jenkins shortly after swallowing him.

    --> Some years ago, I remember hearing about a cow that was barfed up by a whale on the coast of Italy. This incident is not on the site cited.

    Obviously, this question deals in an oddly indirect way with the famous incident of Jonah, so I will address it. First off, just because it is scientifically possible to be swallowed by a whale and vomited after three days does not mean that the incident is not miraculous. What is more, a lack of this type of anecdotal or scientific proof does not disprove any miracle. Einstein proved that miracles do not have to follow scientific laws. Obviously, God provided some creature to swallow him at the right time. What is more, the Book of Jonah is accurate as far as historicity goes. It was never meant to be some sort of fairy tale. The more important message of the Book of Jonah is not that whales can swallow and vomit humans, but that God loves all people, not just Jews.

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    • While this was interesting, it isn't quite what was asked :)

      Masquerade

      by Masquerade on May 25th, 2005

    • I like this answer. It could survive for a while, no mad scientist necessary!

      Scottythinks

      by Scottythinks on June 1st, 2005

    • It actually does answer the question very well, cites several examples of it actually happening, and is spiritually uplifting

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on August 26th, 2005

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