Truffle hunting in Syria, once a beloved pastime, is now a danger

They are called “daughter of thunder,” or bint al-ra’ad — M​iddle Eastern black and white truffles that are found in deserts across the region and thought to be the product of stormy weather and lightning strikes.

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