What If Giant Mushrooms Grew on Earth?

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Published on May 7, 2020 4:03:03 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nafqX-0aVE

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400 million years ago, giant mushrooms the size of houses dominated the land. Yet over time, they disappeared and evolved into the smaller versions we know and love today. But what if we found a way to bring them back? Why did giant mushrooms go extinct? What would happen if they survived and grew on our planet? Would they be beneficial or harmful?

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