Video - The Smelly Superstition: Whale Poop Necklaces

Did you know that in the 17th century, it was believed that wearing a vial of ambergris around your neck could prevent the plague? People thought that the scent would repel the disease-carrying miasma in the air. But here's the kicker - ambergris is actually a substance produced in the intestines of sperm whales and smells like, well, whale excrement! So, imagine walking around with a whale poop necklace thinking you're protected from the plague. Talk about a smelly superstition! Can you believe people actually believed this? Let me know in the comments below!