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Proof in a BBC news story that governments do learn from their (or at least their peers') mistakes.

A Scottish local council has obviously seen this video, as it has made a sensible decision in dealing with a decomposing sperm whale on a beach.

Experts are trying to decide on the best way to dispose of a 43ft dead sperm whale washed up on a Moray beach.
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Council officials have ruled out using explosives to destroy the body.

That'll keep the resulting cleaning bill down.

Of course, they still have to decide just what to do...