Posted on 04/14/2016 8:15:43 PM PDT by artichokegrower
Gary and Angela Williams of Northwest England were on a leisurely beach stroll when a pungent rotting-fish smell drew them to a lump of ambergris about the size of an American football.
The couple had read about the waxy excretion formed in the digestion system of sperm whales and often referred to as whale vomit. They knew the substance often used in perfume-making is rare and valuable, and wrapped it in a scarf and took it home.
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“Thanks for playing.”
Good one.
That's a hell of a good riddle.
I cant think of one that isnt somehow restricted.
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