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Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) M to U.S. NewsEnglish · 1 year ago

Texas prepares for war as invasion of flesh-eating flies appears imminent

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Texas prepares for war as invasion of flesh-eating flies appears imminent

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Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) M to U.S. NewsEnglish · 1 year ago
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In Colombia, the parasites were caught expanding into endangered wild mountain tapirs.

Kurtzgesagt video on these flies.

Maybe it’s time to get a screen for my front window.

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  • Midnitte ( Midnitte@beehaw.org ) 
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    Texas… biblical plaque…

    Seems fitting

    • Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) OP
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      Is that, like, when you haven’t been to the dentist in years and never floss?

      • Midnitte ( Midnitte@beehaw.org ) 
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        Sorry, my education came from books approved by Texas

        • Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) OP
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          Bless your heart.

      • TehPers ( TehPers@beehaw.org ) 
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        I know a few people who have more plaque than teeth. I always want to say something, but it always seems like it’d be rude so I don’t.

        The plaque isn’t really the problem though (well it might be to their dental health but that’s on them). It’s the breath. I can’t stand within 5ft without gagging. Like they’re cool people otherwise, and I feel bad that it’s so bad, but it literally smells like week old roadkill being near them.

        Maybe some flesh eating flies can help here? Put them on the plaque and see if they eat it. The whole “larvae corkscrewing into the flesh” bit might lead to some cavities, but hopefully someone can get that piece under control, and worst case it’ll help the dentist prepare for any necessary fillings I guess.

    • Tollana1234567 ( Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ) 
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      lord of the flies, lord beezlebub has finally returned.

      • ShaggySnacks ( ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one ) 
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        Grand Pappy Nurgle is sending his love to Texas.

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    Maybe this will get rid of some Texans.

    • Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) OP
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      We’re not all terrible.

      • marsza ( marsza@lemmy.cafe ) 
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        I’ll let you know when I meet one who isn’t.

        • Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) OP
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          Not all of us ended up here by choice.

          • marsza ( marsza@lemmy.cafe ) 
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            I mean, you can walk out that door and keep walking.

            • Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) OP
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              That presumes much about my financial situation.

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                Do they make you pay to walk in Texas?

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                  I’d prefer to drive my belongings out of this hellhole.

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