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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335313852_Just_what_is_a_Gidgee_Bug

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 week ago (3 children)

For the curious: stink bugs.

For the extra curious: go check out the link. The last image is worth it

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago

I glanced the article for the higher resolution image and thought: "wait, is that a stink bug? Is that toddler's entire family about to regret existence?"

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

That's vile

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

Thanks, I hate it.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 week ago (2 children)

How else do you science as a toddler?

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago

if putting it in your mouth is off the table, noses and ears are still available.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I believe it goes in this order: look > grab > shake > taste > throw

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago (4 children)

From memory these smell/taste a bit like millipedes/moth balls.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Moths have balls?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

You never played with them as a kid? The cum stick to your fingers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

They're actually more cotillions.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You know what millipedes taste like?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

You never played with them as a kid? The scent stick to your fingers.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You've smelled moth balls?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You never played with them as a kid? The scent stick to your fingers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I'm just curious how you can get your nose between their little legs

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Mmmmmm...naphthalene

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

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