The world of the Witcher is filled with fascinating--and dangerous--creatures. Join me as we attempt to dive a littler deeper into their biology.
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Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - The Conjunction 3:38 - Factor 5:36 - The Griffin 9:14 - The Leshen 12:44 - The Kikimore 16:08 - Drowners 19:24 - The Striga 22:42 - Announcements
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The world of the Witcher is filled with fascinating--and dangerous--creatures. Join me as we attempt to dive a littler deeper into their biology.
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Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - The Conjunction 3:38 - Factor 5:36 - The Griffin 9:14 - The Leshen 12:44 - The Kikimore 16:08 - Drowners 19:24 - The Striga 22:42 - AnnouncementsSpecies 19: Alien Earths Most Realistic Parasite #alienearth #xenomorphThought Potato2025-10-02 | In Alien: Earth, several new species have been introduced so far. Species 19 may be one of the most… realistic.The Biology of the Eyeball Monster from Alien: EarthThought Potato2025-09-26 | This creature from 'Alien Earth' is a terrifyingly intelligent parasite.
The Ocellus shows advanced problem-solving skills and adapts to threats, behaviors rarely seen in parasites. It turns its host into a perfectly controlled puppet, but its ultimate purpose remains a mystery.
Is it for infiltration, protection, or something far worse?
#shorts #alienearth #scifi #horror #biology #monster #lore #creaturedesign #speculativeevolutionHow a Man-Eating Plant Actually HuntsThought Potato2025-09-19 | Forget sunlight. This plant hunts with thermal vision.
Hydraulic vines strike with terrifying speed. Panicked movements only make them squeeze tighter. ...until there's nothing left to dissolve.
This is biology as nightmare fuel.
#shorts #biology #horror #scary #monster #creepy #science #speculativeevolution #nightmarefuelWhat is the Cadou? (Resident Evil Village Lore)Thought Potato2025-09-18 | The Cadou parasite is the secret behind virtually all the monsters in Resident Evil Village! From the Lycans to the Four Lords, here's how Mother Miranda's experiment created the nightmare.
#residentevilvillage #residentevil #gaming #lore #re8 #didyouknow #gaminglore #shortsThe Horrifying Transformation into a Lycan in RE VillageThought Potato2025-09-16 | It's not magic, it's biology. Here's how the Cadou parasite triggers the bone-breaking transformation from a normal human into a monstrous Lycan in Resident Evil Village.
#residentevil #residentevilvillage #re8 #lycan #gaming #gamingshorts #lore #shortsRE Villages Alpha Werewolf ExplainedThought Potato2025-09-15 | The Lycans are puppies compared to this thing. The Varcolac is Resident Evil Village's true alpha werewolf, and this is the lore behind the absolute nightmare.
#residentevilvillage #re8 #residentevil #varcolac #gaming #lore #gamingfacts #horror #shortsA Researchers Terrifying Lab Accident #shortsThought Potato2025-09-14 | At Porton Down, a researcher's accident unleashes a nightmare. A microscopic droplet breaches containment, changing everything in seconds. Can science outrun fear? 🧪 #28dayslater #science #horror #28yearslaterHow the Rage Virus Controls You #28dayslater #zombieThought Potato2025-09-04 | ...The horror of the lycan from Resident Evil: VillageThought Potato2025-09-03 | ...Resident Evil’s Most Terrifying Organism Explained | Biology of The MoldThought Potato2025-08-24 | 🕹 Get a browser that’s literally better at everything: operagx.gg/ThoughtPotato Sponsored by Opera GX!
There’s something buried under the village. Locals call it the Black God. Scientists called it a mold. Neither word really fits. This is a field report on what happens when you get too close. Based on Resident Evil lore—but grounded in real science. Stick around. It gets worse.
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Opera GX 2:58 - The Black GodThe Horrifying Biology of Monster Transformation (Compilation)Thought Potato2025-07-20 | Originally published over the course or several years, enjoy a compilation of my most popular videos—vampire biology, wendigo biology, werewolf biology, and zombie biology!
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Join Patreon for early premiers, exclusive videos, and FULL access to the ‘World of Cryptobiology’ on World Anvil! ▷ Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtpotato ▷ World Anvil: worldanvil.com/w/the-cryptobiologist -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Horrifying Science of Man-Eating PlantsThought Potato2025-07-06 | Join us, dear traveler, as we journey into the jungle. What we may find there will likely not be what you expect. Watch your step. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtpotato ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The incredible artwork used in the thumbnail was provided by Senrouk. Check out his work here: artstation.com/senrouk_arts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 4:39 - The investigation 7:54 - The Discovery 10:10 - Biological Mechanisms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources - Mimosa pudica - youtube.com/watch? v=nPf3FbR6eQEyoutube.com/watch?v=nPf3FbR6eQE - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_pudica en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thigmonasty - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulvinus - Calcium-mediated rapid movements defend against herbivorous insects in - Mimosa pudica - nature.com/articles/s41467-022-34106-x - Real-time imaging of pulvinus bending in Mimosa pudica - nature.com/articles/srep06466 - The Protein Composition of the Digestive Fluid from the Venus Flytrap Sheds Light on Prey Digestion Mechanisms - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1535947620341360 - Inside the trap: gland morphologies, digestive enzymes, and the evolution of plant carnivory in the Caryophyllales - sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S136952661300092 7 - Draft genome of Puya raimondii (Bromeliaceae), the Queen of the Andes - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0888754321002160 - Morphomechanical Innovation Drives Explosive Seed Dispersal - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867416305505 - Snap, crack and pop of explosive fruit - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959437X1830011XHow the RAGE virus Rewires Your Brain in 20 SecondsThought Potato2025-07-04 | The Rage virus, made popular by 28 Days Later, has long been little understood. Let's explore it.How the Rage Virus Rewires the Brain—Second by Second | 28 Days Later BiologyThought Potato2025-06-26 | The Rage virus has long been poorly understood. Let us observe, dear traveler, and see if we can learn more. Today, we'll be exploring the science and biology of the virus from 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and the recent 28 Years Later. But I warn you, it is a disturbing transformation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Join Patreon for early premiers, exclusive videos, and FULL access to the ‘World of Cryptobiology’ on World Anvil! ▷ Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtpotato ▷ World Anvil: worldanvil.com/w/the-cryptobiologist -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hybrid Monsters: When Vampire, Werewolf, and Zombie Viruses Mix (Compilation)Thought Potato2025-03-16 | Originally published over the course of several months, this entry combines all "coinfection" investigations into a single compilation.
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All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any character images are AI-generated.The Horrifying Biology of the Flood (Compilation) | The Science of Halos ParasiteThought Potato2025-02-12 | Previously published in two parts, today, we'll begin a deep dive into the biology, physiology, form, and function of The Flood parasite, as made famous in the Halo video game series.
This parasite is a horrifying example of biology run rampant, and in this video, we'll see just how *inferi redivivus* can conquer entire star systems.
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For centuries, legends of a shadowy creature have stalked the mountains of Appalachia. Witnesses describe a bizarre chimera of claws and teeth, seeking out human prey. But as usual, the question is simple: could there be any truth to the legend of the snallygaster? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Join Patreon for FULL access to the ‘World of Cryptobiology’ on World Anvil, with full-res artwork and extended lore. ▷ Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtpotato ▷ World Anvil: worldanvil.com/w/the-cryptobiologist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any human character images are AI-generated with no reference input. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The incredible artwork in this video was provided by Senrouk. Check out his work here: artstation.com/senrouk_arts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - The Legend 03:59 - The Investigation 06:40 - Hello Fresh 08:49 - Anatomy & Biology 11:08 - Tongue Structure 15:52 - Wing Adaptations 18:41 - Origins 21:23 - Status Of The Species 23:23 - Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: - worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/122477/anatomically-correct-snallygaster?rq=1 - Dense reconstruction of elephant trunk musculature: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37757829 - How lizards fly: A novel type of wing in animals: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5728497 - Kuehneosaurus latus by Nobu Tamura (http://spinops.blogspot.com) - Own work, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19459379Two Creatures, One Legend: The Biology of the Mokele MbembeThought Potato2025-01-26 | Thanks to World of Warships for sponsoring this video! Click here to start battling: wo.ws/3Pm0pMs New users will receive 500 doubloons, 1,500,000 Credits, 7 days premium account time, and a free choice of USS Phoenix, Japanese cruiser Kuma, French battleship Courbet and Italian battleship Dante Alighieri, or the HMS Wakeful after you complete 10 battles.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The deep, dark jungles of the Congo basin house many secrets--including one that has become either a fascinating legend or a ridiculous hoax, depending on who you speak to. For decades now, the Mokele Mbembe has been thought to be a dinosaur, a monitor lizard, or perhaps just a hippo. Today, we'll uncover the truth.
Pangolin inspiration drawn from: deviantart.com/hyrotrioskjan/art/Mokele-Mbembe-293788343 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any character images are AI-generated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Background of study 5:03 - World Of Warships 6:46 - Initial Investigation 8:46 - The Discovery 15:04 - Something In The Water... 23:24 - ResolutionBiology of the Jersey Devil | Terror of the Pine BarrensThought Potato2024-12-27 | Thanks to Factor75 for sponsoring today's video. Use my link to get 50% off and free shipping on your first Factor box! strms.net/factor75_thought_potato
For centuries, something has haunted the pine barrens of New Jersey. Is it an otherworldly specter, or something explainable by science?
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For centuries, tales of a creature said to lure wanderers to the water's edge have rippled through Scotland. Anyone said to approach would soon find themselves dragged to their doom beneath the waves.
Could there be some biological truth to the legend of the kelpie?
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Ancient Greek legends tell of half-human, half-horse creatures dwelling in the mountains of Thessaly. But as my investigation reveals, the truth behind these myths is far stranger than simple hybrid beings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Join Patreon for FULL access to the ‘World of Cryptobiology’ on World Anvil! ▷ Patreon: patreon.com/thoughtpotato ▷ World Anvil: worldanvil.com/w/the-cryptobiologist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any human character images are AI-generated with no reference input. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The incredible artwork in this video was provided by Senrouk. Check out his work here: artstation.com/senrouk_arts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 - The Legend 4:45 - World Anvil 6:17 - Anatomy and Physiology 16:41 - The MysteryThe Draugr Virus: The Ancient Science of ReanimationThought Potato2024-10-30 | Start worldbuilding today with World Anvil! Visit worldanvil.com/?c=ThoughtPotato or use code POTATO for 51% off ALL new yearly subscriptions!
After a long hiatus from investigations of this kind, and spurred by reports of living dead in the rural regions of Scandinavia, our beloved doctor Zeiger appears to have returned.
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We've explored the interactions of multiple viruses in the past; vampire with zombie, zombie with werewolf. But no study has been so disturbing as the interaction of the Human Vampiric Virus with what could be construed as its opposite: the Lycanthropic Parvovirus. Join me, my valued listener, as I recount the union of instinct and intellect. The results may not be what you expect.
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For centuries, the Loch Ness Monster has captivated imaginations worldwide. But what if the truth is more extraordinary than fiction? Join Dr. Zeiger and his team as they uncover startling evidence that challenges everything we thought we knew about "Nessie."
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The legend of the minotaur, locked away in a dark labyrinth, has disturbed people for millennia. Now, we'll investigate the science of this tragic and horrifying creature, and just how this legend came to be.
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Join me as I describe the chilling science behind ALZ-113, the artificially-created retrovirus also known as the Simian Flu. I will reveal how this wonder of genetic engineering, originally designed to cure Alzheimer's, evolved into a highly contagious pathogen that would ultimately reshape our world entirely. How is it that this virus enhances ape intelligence, even granting them speech, while a mutated strain leaves the remnants of humanity in cognitive decline? We'll explore this question and more, as well as just how ALZ-113 served to replace humanity as the dominant species on Earth.
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In this second of two accounts recently dredged from the archives, our narrator explores the chilling implications of a single question: what happens when when two already devastating pathogens combine?
The answer is a chimeric entity that very nearly defies our understanding of disease progression. Could this recombinant strain be a glimpse into the origins of HVV and HZV themselves?
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For more information on these viruses, click here: - Human Zombic Virus: youtube.com/watch?v=udlipgfiXlo - Human Vampiric Virus: youtu.be/oJLA8iNUV-0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any character images are AI-generated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:44 - Recombination 4:48 - Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Copy-choice recombination by reverse transcriptases: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC18612 - Why do RNA viruses recombine? nature.com/articles/nrmicro2614What Happens When a Vampire Catches the Zombie Virus? (Part 1)Thought Potato2024-04-21 | Thanks to Opera for sponsoring this video. Click here https://opr.as/Opera-browser-thoughtpotato to upgrade your browser for FREE!
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For more information on these viruses, click here: - Human Zombic Virus: youtube.com/watch?v=udlipgfiXlo - Human Vampiric Virus: youtu.be/oJLA8iNUV-0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▷ Join Patreon for early premiers, exclusive videos, and FULL access to the ‘World of Cryptobiology’ on World Anvil! ▷ patreon.com/thoughtpotato ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any character images are AI-generated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Observation Report 005 2:46 - Sponsored Section 4:47 - HVV Recap 6:21 - HZV Recap 8:00 - Coinfection 08:35 - Phase One 09:26 - Symptoms 11:33 - Coma 13:09 - Long-Term Outcomes 17:07 - Phase TwoHow Can a Creature “Dissolve” in its Own Tears? Squonk Biology ExplainedThought Potato2024-03-24 | Try Opera browser FOR FREE here https://opr.as/akj9-Thought-Potato
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Sources: - Cox, William T. (1910). Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods. Washington DC: Judd & Detweiler, Inc. pp. 30–31 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squonk - Tryon HH. Fearsome Critters. Cornwall, NY: Idlewild Press; 1939. THE FIGHT TO PRESERVE HEMLOCKS IN PENNSYLVANIA - dcnr.pa.gov/GoodNatured/pages/Article.aspx?post=101 - A review of thanatosis (death feigning) as an anti-predator behaviour. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology (2018) 72: 22 doi.org/10.1007/s00265-017-2436-8 - Tapir sound: youtu.be/ii8-sJHqA_w?si=xPWrvDS8W-cfwgWc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - The Investigation 02:50 - Sponsored segment 05:22 - Anatomy & Biology 08:05 - Dermal Features 10:05 - Defense Mechanisms 19:28 - ConclusionDeep-Sea Mermaid Biology Explained | The Science of Abyssal MermaidsThought Potato2024-03-15 | Learn and have fun doing it! Visit brilliant.org/ThoughtPotato for a free 30-day trial of Brilliant, and get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
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Sources: - Physiological, morphological, and ecological tradeoffs influence vertical habitat use of deep-diving toothed-whales in the Bahamas: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5636075 - Secrets of animals that dive deep into the ocean: maxineu.com/uploads/2/4/5/6/24568078/secrets_dive_deep.pdf - The Functional and Ecological Significance of Deep Diving by Large Marine Predators: annualreviews.org/doi/pdf/10.1146/annurev-marine-032521-103517 - How do deep-diving sea creatures withstand huge pressure changes?: scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-deep-diving-sea-cr - The Respiratory System of the Arctocephalus australis in Comparison to the Dog as a Land-Carnivore: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9855070 - Diving Physiology of Marine Vertebrates: https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/about/shortcourses/costa_divingphysiology2007.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Background & Investigation 03:45 - Anatomy & BiologyWhat Happens When a Werewolf Catches the Zombie Virus?Thought Potato2024-02-25 | Learn and have fun doing it! Visit brilliant.org/ThoughtPotato for a free 30-day trial of Brilliant, and the first 200 to visit will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
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Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Observation Report 004 2:51 - Lycanthropy Recap 4:26 - Zombie Recap 6:18 - Coinfection 8:54 - Phase One 10:40 - Phase Two 15:29 - Phase Three 22:11 - PrognosisThe Manticore: Biology of a Forgotten PredatorThought Potato2024-01-29 | Learn and have fun doing it! Visit brilliant.org/ThoughtPotato for a free 30-day trial of Brilliant, and the first 200 to visit will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
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Soon after the events described in the account of “Frankenstein’s” monster, our narrator investigates the legends of giants—specifically those told in the American Southwest. Is it possible that the legends are true?
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Uncover the truth at thecryptobiologist.comArctic Mermaid Biology Explained | The Science of the QalupalikThought Potato2023-11-30 | The qalupalik is a disturbing legend whispered amongst indigenous peoples throughout the Arctic circle. Many think of them as only that--legends. But beneath the frigid water, could something actually be lurking?
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The Carpathian Mountains hide a dark secret... one that has been whispered in legends for centuries. Some say they are monsters. Now, we seek out the truth.
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Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - Background 2:29 - The Discovery 3:32 - First Contact 6:42 - The TransformationThe Terrifying Life Cycle of the Mind Flayer | Illithid Biology ExplainedThought Potato2023-10-07 | The Mind Flayer, a creature who strikes fear of anyone unfortunate enough to meet one. For countless eons, they've been shrouded in mystery, but today, we explore what few have dared to even consider: the science behind their life cycle, and ultimately, their terrifying transformation.
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What happens when science and technology allow one man's hubris to run unchecked? Today, the mysterious Dr. Zeiger presents his findings to that very question.
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Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - The Compound 5:10 - World Anvil Segment 6:48 - The Creature 8:47 - The Science 16:57 - Gene Tailoring 22:58 - The AwakeningA Scientific Field Guide to The Witcher (Part 2)Thought Potato2023-08-20 | 💥 https://wtplay.link/thoughtpotato — Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome, one and all, to this second part of our journey through the Continent. This time, we'll see even more disturbing and marvelous creatures, from men who can transform into wolves to beasts who can hypnotize with a glance. Enjoy!
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The chupacabra entered public awareness in the early nineties. But the legends go back far, far longer--stories of livestock drained of blood, of strange sightings, and vicious predators.
In today's volume, Dr. Zeiger recounts his own exploration into a creature that wouldn't become widely known for decades. But perhaps... that's the way he wanted it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All characters appearing in this work are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any human character images are AI-generated with no reference input. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The incredible artwork in this video was provided by Senrouk. Check out his work here: artstation.com/senrouk_arts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video was edited by @CyanRameron , who does excellent work!Biology of the Drowner (The Witcher)Thought Potato2023-07-15 | Full video here: youtu.be/QeAooDTKnaYBiology of the Griffin (The Witcher)Thought Potato2023-07-14 | Full video here: youtu.be/QeAooDTKnaYBiology of the LeshenThought Potato2023-07-13 | Full video here: youtu.be/QeAooDTKnaYBiology of the Living MummyThought Potato2023-06-19 | Full video here: youtu.be/CfLBOnfgLQsMermaid Biology ExplainedThought Potato2023-06-17 | Full video here: youtu.be/lCCp-Q17QAYBiology of the Living Mummy Explained | The Science of the Mummys CurseThought Potato2023-06-11 | The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/thoughtpotato06231 ------------------------------
The idea for this topic came from a mysterious source known only as "Researcher Chameleon (@researcherchameleon4602)." The concept of a revived mummy has terrified the public for generations. Is there any truth to these seemingly far-fetched claims?
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Colleen A. Mangold, Melissa J. Ishler, Raquel G. Loreto, Missy L. Hazen, David P. Hughes; Zombie ant death grip due to hypercontracted mandibular muscles. J Exp Biol 15 July 2019; 222 (14): jeb200683. doi: doi.org/10.1242/jeb.200683
Zheng S, Loreto R, Smith P, Patterson A, Hughes D, Wang L. Specialist and Generalist Fungal Parasites Induce Distinct Biochemical Changes in the Mandible Muscles of Their Host. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Sep 17;20(18):4589. doi: 10.3390/ijms20184589. PMID: 31533250; PMCID: PMC6769763.
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Mermaids have fascinated humanity for millennia. Is there any truth to these legends, once considered factual? In this presentation, an enigmatic author appears to provide the answer.
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