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pvaldes ◴[20 Nov 24 09:11 UTC] No.42192072[source]▶

>>42149762 (OP) #

Didn't hit the jackpot this time, keep trying. The stuff they are chasing is more valuable than gold.

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Loughla ◴[20 Nov 24 14:09 UTC] No.42194049[source]▶

>>42192072 #

Wait, what are they chasing?

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1. scbenet ◴[20 Nov 24 15:55 UTC] No.42195061[source]▶

>>42194049 #

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

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