IFLScience May 08, 2026 • 16:03

“It Was Definitely An Unconventional Solution”: Mysterious Function Of Phallic Structures Deep In The Amazon Solved With The Help Of 40 Condoms - IFLScience

By Rachael Funnell

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With its unofficial motto Improvise. Adapt. Overcome., the United States Marine Corps emphasizes resilience and creativity when overcoming adversity with limited resources. We see it in science all t… [+5482 chars]

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“It Was Definitely An Unconventional Solution”: Mysterious Function Of Phallic Structures Deep In The Amazon Solved With The Help Of 40 Condoms - IFLScience

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