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Episode: Why We Can’t Shake Ambergris
Pub date: 2021-08-17

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Absorbing reading of an article about the persistent lure of ambergris, a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale. It is rare, prized yet useless.

by Mark Wilding • The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs.

The original story, along with illustrations, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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