In Search of Ambergris, a Highly Prized Slurry of Squid Beaks and Whale Feces - Atlas Obscura

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In Search of Ambergris, a Highly Prized Slurry of Squid Beaks and Whale Feces
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For well over a thousand years, ambergris, a key component in classic perfumery, has been called such things as the “universal cordial,” “the dearest and most valuable commodity in France,” and “the odor of sanctity.” It is highly prized, and highly ...


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