stackyFACTSGenerations of children were tricked into believing they were buying microscopic humanoid monarchs. In truth, these novelty creatures are a heavily modified breed of Artemia salina, a species of brine shrimp that can survive intense dehydration in a state of suspended animation. You basically paid for fish food in fancy packaging.
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