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What isn't iconic in nature though? Plants also have turned into similar looking herbs and shrubs over and over again. Or look at epiphytes! If there is an available niche it will get filled. And since plants all start with more or less the same basics, they fill it similarly. Evolution likes to repurpose stuff.

Wow, the Wikipedia article definitely is worth a read! This thing is over the top bad :O

(But, as someone pointed out, this clearly isn't the species in the OP, which has divided leaves with three leaflets.)

That's just capitalism though and it has moved on. I don't think you can really start a radical movement on Instagram. Capitalism will sell you radical looking stuff as long you keep engaged, but it won't change anything.

You're probably right, yeah...

It's the Rod of Asclepius, not to be confused with the caduceus!

There are various theories why this symbol was invented. The one that makes most sense to me is that it depicts a (formerly widespread) parasitic nematode being removed by wrapping it around a stick to slowly draw it out of the body.

For a visual demonstration of the parasite and its removal: Bizarre Beasts - When is extinction the 'right' choice?

Thanks :)

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Thanks :)

Could anyone explain this to me? I get why the astronaut would think the alien counts in base 4, but I don't understand the alien's response

A friend of mine (from Palestine) taught me another trick with garlic: mince the garlic, then generously sprinkle it with coriander powder and mash it all together with a fork. Add to a dish (like a sauce or a stew) when it's already mostly cooked, just at the end. It has a pretty intense flavor and is really yummy.

Can anyone explain this to me? I cannot find anything searching for contadont :/

I like this list of instructions on how to have a beach body best:

• have a body
• go to the beach