Glowing Clams of Great Britain


	Glowing Clams of Great Britain

celestialdancer

6-29-2009 6:08 PM

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6-29-2009 6:52 PM

tanyamm

I have never heard of these before. Thanks for a very interesting clip.

6-29-2009 9:51 PM

celestialdancer

Hi Tany
I hadn't heard of them either - I imagine it must be quite an experience. Though, I am not sure I really would like to eat them raw urgh!

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