Fishermen find $1.5m worth of 'whale vomit,' lifting them out of poverty

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Fishermen find $1.5m worth of 'whale vomit,' lifting them out of poverty
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Ambergris is a rare and valuable substance that is produced by some sperm whales.

estimating in October last year that 80 percent of the population—more than 24 million people—required some form of humanitarian assistance and protection. Meanwhile, the U.N. said that around 70 percent of the country's districts were at risk of famine.

The men bought houses, cars and boats, while one said he would use some of the money to get married. Despite their incredible luck, the men continue to fish. Experts think that whales produce ambergris in these situations to smooth the passage of these hard objects and protect their internal organs. The substance is rare, however, and has only found in less than five percent of sperm whale carcasses.

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