Factoid/2004/06/07
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Hippo Sweat an Effective Sunscreen for the Beach
- "Not only is the sweat of the hippo a fetching shade of red that gradually turns to brown, it also acts as a sunscreen and has antibiotic properties, according to Japanese scientists writing in Nature science journal. But before heading off to the zoo for sweat samples, a word of caution. The scientists at Keio University say there is a downside -- it stinks." - excerpt from the Planet Ark article at http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/25277/story.htm
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