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RE: When narwhals (Monodon monoceros) rub their tusks together, it is believed to be to share information about the water, not as a sign of aggressive rivalry

in #science7 years ago

Did you come across the hypothesis that the norse traders knew exactly where they came from, but encouraged the mythology
(and closely guarded the secret) to make more money when selling horns?

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No, I didn't. But that's really cool! Totally sounds like something the norse traders would do though, and it makes for a really cool story.