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Chemist Identifies Mystery 'Blobs' Washing Up in Newfoundland

(www.nytimes.com)
73 points mykowebhn | 3 comments | 15 Nov 24 18:57 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
1. pvaldes ◴[20 Nov 24 09:11 UTC] No.42192072[source]▶
Didn't hit the jackpot this time, keep trying. The stuff they are chasing is more valuable than gold.
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2. Loughla ◴[20 Nov 24 14:09 UTC] No.42194049[source]▶
Wait, what are they chasing?
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3. scbenet ◴[20 Nov 24 15:55 UTC] No.42195061[source]▶
Can't read the article due to paywall, but potentially ambergris? It's a form of whale excrement that washes up on the shore and can sell for ~$10k USD/pound

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambergris