$180,000 Chunk Of Ambergris Found On British CoastLANCASHIRE-- Reports say a British man found a rare lump of whale vomit worth a possible $180,000. Ken Wilman found the 6-pound lump of Ambergris while walking his dog along Morecambe beach in Lancashire. "When I picked it up and smelled it, I put it back down again and i thought 'urgh'," Wilman told the BBC. At first Wilman was not sure about his discovery but after investigation realized his fortune. Ambergris is a rare substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales that is highly sought after by perfumers. When aged Ambergris produces a distinct aroma that is used in many types of colognes and perfumes. A French dealer has already offered a reported $68,000 for the lump, but the the worth is said to depend on how fresh the Ambergris is. |
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