4 Facts To Know About Magic Mushrooms

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[{"selector":"#anim-9d383b91-3f55-4dd7-b9ae-c14eaa1cbce6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image credits: Unsplash These mushrooms have a long history of traditional and recreational use for their hallucinogenic properties.

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