| − | * In 2007, a fifth-grade elementary school class in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, petitioned the state legislature to designate Moby-Dick the official state book.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/05/01/in_pittsfield_a_mighty_hope_for_a_great_tale/ In Pittsfield, a Mighty Hope for a Great Tale], ''The Boston Globe,'' May 1, 2007</ref> | + | * In 2007, a fifth-grade elementary school class in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, petitioned the state legislature to designate ''Moby-Dick'' the official state book.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/05/01/in_pittsfield_a_mighty_hope_for_a_great_tale/ In Pittsfield, a Mighty Hope for a Great Tale], ''The Boston Globe,'' May 1, 2007</ref> |
| | * Progressive [[heavy metal]] band [[Mastodon (band)|Mastodon's]] 2004 album ''Leviathan'' was based loosely on the story of ''Moby-Dick'' | | * Progressive [[heavy metal]] band [[Mastodon (band)|Mastodon's]] 2004 album ''Leviathan'' was based loosely on the story of ''Moby-Dick'' |