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[–] transientpunk@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As far as I'm aware, we still don't know why they produce psilocybin. Something that takes 30+ minutes to begin affecting you seems like a poor defense mechanism.

We know with certainty that capsaicin does act as a deterrent against consumption, and capsaicin acts immediately...

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 0 points 1 year ago

And doesn't deter me in the least. Pass the hot sauce, please!