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Ah, Science Education…
…or rather, the lack thereof.
The fact is, people will believe all kinds of things, as demonstrated by the fact that a good number of people are still convinced there are tracking chips in the COVID-19 vaccines.
Fortunately, the one I came across today is far less harmful than refusing to get vaccinated against a potentially deadly disease.
But it’s honestly…just as ridiculous and while it gave me a good laugh it demonstrated just how ignorant some humans manage to be.
Spitting On Your Seeds Will Train The Plant To Feed You
It’s been circulating for a few years, but recently hit Facebook to the point where mainstream media had to debunk it.
Basically, the idea is that exposing a seed to your saliva by spitting on it, or holding it under your tongue, before planting it will introduce the plant to your DNA.
The plant will then grow the perfect, exact nutrients you personally need! Because plants are just that amazing!
The possible origin of this seems to involve somebody named Anastasia in 2015 or so. I’m not going to link to…