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April 2008
- As Currency, Dolphin Teeth Feel Recession's Bite
  
  newser | Wall Street Journal | Apr 30, 08 11:50 AM CDT
  
  Spinner dolphins had better watch out—their pearly whites are again a fast-growing currency in the South Pacific, the Wall Street Journal reports. Economic troubles in the Solomon Islands have caused many to return to the traditional trading chip. “Dolphin teeth are like gold,” says the governor of the nation's central bank. "You keep them as a store of wealth.” More »
April 2007
- Tsunami Slams Solomon Islands
  
  newser | Age (Aust.) | Apr 2, 07 7:01 AM CDT
  
  A tsunami hit the Solomon Islands early Monday morning, killing at least 12 and stranding thousands more. The 8.1 quake brought huge waves nearly a mile inland in some places. "I'm driving down the street -- there are boats in the middle of the road, buildings have completely collapsed and fallen down," said dive shop owner Danny Kennedy. More »

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