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Andrew Grebneff <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:38:32 +1200
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On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Paul Callomon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Do not store alcohol samples in soft plastic bottles (at least Nalgene brand
> ones) for long periods. They become brittle and will burst if squeezed. I
> found this out the hard way, with a 30-year-old bottle of pickled bird
> intestines. If you thought nothing stinks worse than rotting shells, I can
> assure you to the contrary...

Jeez, I hope you weren't examining it TOO closely at the time!

--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut

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So... what DID they taste like?

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