Claviceps purpurea
Who would've guessed that this little fungus is the reason I am the way I am. Apparently, the Claviceps purpurea is a fungus that grows on rye grain under certain conditions. A part of this fungus, known as ergot, can cause ergotism in humans if consumed. Ergotism is a type of poisoning that can result in diarrhea, headaches, tingling skin, vomiting and apparently, among other things, the belief that one is a werewolf.
Cool, huh? Wanna be a werewolf like me? Eat some contaminated rye grain.
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