Author:  Bill Bryson
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The indigestible parts of giant squid, in particular their beaks, accumulate in sperm whales' stomachs into the substance known as ambergris, which is used as a fixative in perfumes. The next time you spray on Chanel Number 5 {assuming you do}, you may wish to reflect that you are dousing yourself in distillate of unseen sea monster.

( Bill Bryson )
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