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They Eat Mushrooms and See Tiny People

People in different cultures report similar small figures, but researchers still do not know what causes the visions.

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Sep 10, 2026
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People poisoned by the mushroom Lanmaoa asiatica describe strikingly similar visions of tiny people and fantastical figures – even in geographically and culturally distinct settings. Despite the recurring reports, researchers still do not know which substance in the mushroom causes the hallucinations or how it affects the brain.

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