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From our friends at discoverynews.com, comes DNews, an exciting venture into the world of all things science! Hosts Anthony Carboni, Laci Green and Trace Dominguez don't just tell you what you should know, they give you the lowdown on everything from robotic arms to glow-in-the-dark plants, in... Read More

Why is Whale Vomit So Valuable?

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 – running time 02:57

Why is smelly Sperm Whale vomit worth tens of thousands of dollars? Trust us when we say its an important ingredient in the very last product you'd think of.

While you may not think it, the vomit from Sperm Whales is worth thousands of dollars. Why you ask? Well, its because of an ingredient called ambergris, which is extremely valuable to French perfume companies. Laci explains why.

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DNews
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From our friends at discoverynews.com, comes DNews, an exciting venture into the world of all things science! Hosts Anthony Carboni, Laci Green and Trace Dominguez don't just tell you what you should know, they give you the lowdown on everything from robotic arms to glow-in-the-dark plants, in order to help you comprehend the science of our everyday lives.
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