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[–] 1024_Kibibytes@lemm.ee 32 points 1 week ago

I had no idea that ticks are arachnids. Thank you for teaching me that fact.

[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

'Sentient' is a bit of a stretch. 'Living' or 'moving' would be closer.

Comparing the brains of bugs to animals that are considered sentient (such as humans, dolphins, corvids, etc) is like comparing Hello World to an AGI

[–] fartknocker@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago

I'm telling them you said that and letting them loose in your ac intake vent

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 1 week ago

Sting? His music is pretty good. I mean, I don't listen to it but I respect that he makes it.

[–] Kitathalla@lemy.lol 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I hate you so much right now.

/said while brushing legs off repeatedly

Strange, something on my scalp keeps itching, wasn't there a minute ago.

I can’t believe someone would leave horseshoe crabs off this list

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Why salad dressing though.

Does he come with the salad?