Walking through the beach, you see seashells, rocks, sand, etc. But on a beach in northwest England, Ken Wilman and his dog stumbled upon a very large, smelly rock. He never knew that this rock was treasure; but it was seven-pound of ambergris, a $1,00-a-pound "substance produced in the intestines of 1 percent of sperm whales; it helps those with an intestinal disorder to digest prey." In other words, whale vomit!
Starting as a liquid, it takes 10 to 20 years to turn into a waxy rock. It has been used for centuries in medicines, food flavoring, and luxury perfumes.
Can you imagine eating whale vomit?! Gross. Though it starts out smelly, it sweetens as it ages, making fragrances more complex.
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