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Toad venom contains a schedule one hallucinogen

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Nothing says spiritual enlightenment quite like harvesting the defensive secretions of an amphibian. When threatened, specific toads ooze a ridiculously potent compound that predators hate but spiritual seekers absolutely adore. Instead of getting eaten, the amphibian inadvertently provides a massive hallucinogenic trip, proving that nature's defense mechanisms are just our weekend plans.

Toad venom contains a schedule one hallucinogen
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