stackyFACTSBefore you get too arrogant about being the apex predator of the planet, remember that your genetic code is essentially a fruit smoothie. We share half of our DNA sequence with a yellow, bruised snack. It suddenly makes perfect sense why half the population is soft, easily bruised, and spoils incredibly quickly under pressure.
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