Mark Sman
05-26-2004, 07:50 PM
Hippo sweat contains stinky compounds that act as sunblock
DALLAS - (KRT) - If you're looking for a natural sunscreen this summer, you might slather on a newfound substance called hipposudoric acid. The only drawbacks: It's blood-red, it stinks, and it comes from hippopotamus sweat.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/8767350.htm?1c
DALLAS - (KRT) - If you're looking for a natural sunscreen this summer, you might slather on a newfound substance called hipposudoric acid. The only drawbacks: It's blood-red, it stinks, and it comes from hippopotamus sweat.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/8767350.htm?1c