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Poisionous foods we eat

6 poisionous foods we eat anyway... 'cause that's how we role. ;)

Puffer Fish (Fugu)
Potatoes
Absinthe
Almonds and other seeds containing Cyanide
Sassafras
Nutmeg

Whoopee, we're all gonna die!

I'm rather fond of hot dogs.

Rhubarb.
Mushrooms too numerous and confusing to mention.

Amanita mushrooms are poisonous. I remember this by a mnemonic device. Amanita = A man eat a. So I say this in my mind: A man eat a mushroom, and then he got sicker than shit.

not all amanita's are poisonous, but the ones you can safely eat look very much like those that will either make you ill or kill.

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Although most amanitas are toxic, there are several edible species in the genus. The most well known edible amanita is Caesar's Mushroom, a pink amanita with a similarly pink spore print. The mushroom is found widely distributed throughout Europe, and similar North American species are also edible. This particular amanita is quite tasty, and can sometimes be found in European markets in season. The fleshy, somewhat dry mushroom is delicious in a wide variety of preparations.

I get all my mushrooms, except morels and those very special types of mushrooms, at a store. That way if I get sick from them, I can sue the shit outta somebody.