This mysterious mushroom makes people see hundreds of tiny humans
Now, scientists have identified a mushroom species, Lanmaoa asiatica, responsible for these extraordinary hallucinations in China and the Philippines.
ScienceDaily reports: Now, scientists have identified a mushroom species, Lanmaoa asiatica, responsible for these extraordinary hallucinations in China and the Philippines.
For nearly a century, people in distant parts of the world have reported a bizarre experience after eating certain wild mushrooms: seeing dozens or even hundreds of tiny, colorful humans moving through the real world.
This science story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lanmaoa and Philippines.
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