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The core of the conversation revolved around the fascinating samples that the narrator stumbled upon while sorting through cargo containers. These samples appeared to share characteristics with others that Bob was investigating. Specifically, they exhibited what the narrator described as a "broad shallow vacation effect" reminiscent of "sunny holes."
The narrator speculated about the origins of these samples, revealing that they were salvaged, possibly from Northstar, a known source of such materials. The contrast was stark between the polished finish of the samples typically purchased from the scrapyard compared to those simply found in a dusty container.