A rhino-head heist spree is sweeping the world and destroying rhino populations, mostly because of some ridiculous myths Reuters It was in most respects a typical heist that happened in Dublin last month. Masked men, roughed-up security guards, $650,000 in stolen booty. But this wasn't art or jewelry that was stolen. The contraband, instead, was�four rhinoceros heads. Or, more specifically, their horns. And this wasn't the first time. A�rhino-head heist spree swept Europe in 2011, as thieves raided museums and auctions houses in seven countries, prompting 30�investigations by Europol, 20 of which are ongoing. Similar heists have also been on the rise in Africa, as well as in the odd American backwater town. Meanwhile, an online business thrives as well--including one dealer on Facebook who only accepts bitcoin. What is driving this "highly organized" crime ring? If you guessed "China," you were wrong. The answer is Vietnam. The country's appeti
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