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I think what I like about fungus is the direct example it provides of new life arising from rot. True, fungus often looks bizarre and even disturbing, but you can’t deny it has a complex (and very often gorgeous) structure. That these new forms are sustained by decaying [...]

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The Green Man shows up all over medieval European architecture (although this one is in Central Illinois). He’s a sort of vegetable deity, associated with rain and fertility. Mythical vegetable gods can be found everywhere from Mexico to Tibet.
Stories of male gods who go through a cycle of [...]

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How’s a fella supposed to evolve with all these consarn tectonic shenanigans going on?
Seriously, I may be three hundred and six, but I can still give you a hiding like you’ll never forget! Go erupt on some dad-blamed tourists and leave me alone!
[spits]

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Here is your daily helping of Gorgeous.