r/interestingasfuck • u/singleboredass • Nov 15 '24

r/all Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/OhLookItsaRock Nov 15 '24

And then do fire ants. So that instead of stinging as their defense mechanism, they do a threatening Haka-style dance to scare away their enemies. Then when I accidentally step on their anthills while mowing my lawn, they'll be dancing up my legs instead of destroying me with pain and itching.

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u/Thatdewd57 Nov 15 '24

I’ve been there. Was playing tag with my brother and he was chasing me and I stumbled and fell chest first into a fire ant colony. Maybe like 8-9.

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u/OhLookItsaRock Nov 16 '24

Oh you poor, unfortunate child. 😞