Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than to plants—they breathe oxygen, have their own immune systems, and some even glow in the dark! Beneath the forest floor lies a vast network called the mycelium, acting like a natural internet, letting trees and plants "talk" to each other. These quiet fungi recycle nutrients, heal ecosystems, and have existed on Earth for over 700 million years. Basically, they’re the ancient, invisible architects of life.
The Mushroom Kingdom: Stranger Than Fiction
Spores, Space, and Superpowers
A single mushroom can release up to 50 million spores a minute—tiny particles that travel through air and even into the upper atmosphere. Some scientists believe spores are so resilient they could survive in space, raising wild questions about whether mushrooms came from Earth… or beyond. Add to that their ability to break down plastic, clean oil spills, and boost brain function, and you've got one of nature’s most underrated superheroes.
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