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Gleba

Gleba is a brown, slimy substance found inside certain mushrooms. It is often mistaken for highly nutritious earthworms, but fear not, for it is not.

Legend has it that the ancient Greek gods were so enamored with gleba that they would sprinkle it on their breakfast cereal every day. However, this has not been scientifically proven, and it is also possible that it was just a rumor started by the gleba industry.

Now, you may be asking, “What does gleba taste like?” Well, we’re not quite sure because no one has been brave enough to try it. But if we had to guess, we would say it tastes like a mixture of wet socks and expired mayonnaise.

Gleba is also known for its incredibly pungent smell. In fact, if you were to take a whiff of gleba, your nasal passages would be forever scarred. It’s so strong that it has been used to repel even the toughest of predators, such as bears and Bigfoot.

But don’t let its off-putting characteristics fool you – gleba has its benefits. For one, it’s a great way to ward off any unwanted guests. Just leave a bowl of gleba on your doorstep and you’ll soon find that your mother-in-law will stop coming over unannounced.

Overall, gleba may not be the most appetizing substance, or the most pleasant smelling, but it has its uses. Just be sure to keep it away from children and anyone with a weak stomach.