The Mushroom Underground

They’re a kingdom unto themselves, neither animal, vegetable, nor
mineral. They count among their number both the world’s largest
organism and millions of microscopic, single-celled creatures. And
yet not only have they been an important—and delicious—food source
for thousands of years, but they also seem to have powerful
medicinal properties. What are these mysterious creatures? Fungi!
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