Everything Really Does Taste Like Chicken, Including This Mushroom

Plus more fascinating fungi facts.

Happy Thursday Did you know that truffles are the rarest and most expensive fungi in the world? In 2016, the world's largest white truffle sold at a Sotheby's auction for a whopping $61,250! The fungus specimen was just over 4 pounds. Read on to learn more about this kingdom that is essential for life on Earth. Phallus Impudicus: The Nastiest Mushroom Ever? By Shaun Chavis The phallus impudicus or stinkhorn mushroom not only smells ungodly, it also looks like something out of an X-rated movie. What is this nasty mushroom? Read more >> More Fascinating Fungi Facts Everything Really Does Taste Like Chicken, Including This Mushroom Meet the Chicken of the Woods mushroom! Read more >> Truffles: The Rarest and Most Expensive Fungi in the World Why are these mushrooms so sought-after and so, so expensive? Read more >> What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?   Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects and has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. It's said to fix a host of health issues but is it too good to be true? Read more >> Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America Unlike the Chicken of the Woods mushroom, you definitely don't want to consume this fungus. Read more >> Mushrooms: Wash 'em or Brush 'em Off? Is it best to wash them, brush them or just go au naturel with them? Read more >> Can Mushrooms Actually Help Save the Planet?   Many people think mushrooms have the potential to be environmental game-changers by replacing some plastics, meats and even eating through landfill waste. Here's how. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list