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Elephants skim off the top, food companies add in a little extra

Elephant Crossing Dmitri Markine

Doesn't it always happen like this? You're parched, haven't had a drink in two days, and then you come to a stagnant waterhole full of scummy water. Enter: the trunk! Here's how elephants elegantly skim off just the good stuff. It's pretty cute.

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