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Why magic mushrooms make herbivores hallucinate

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Magic mushrooms did not develop hallucinogens for human recreation. The compound specifically exists to deter hungry herbivores by delivering a severely disorienting trip, convincing them to dine elsewhere. We just decided that crippling biological warfare is an incredibly fun weekend activity.

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