tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161161431451849208.post8918342672988586769..comments2024-03-18T02:43:22.233-07:00Comments on Antediluvian Salad: Dinosaur "Alternative Foodstuffs"Duane Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467779935085970909noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161161431451849208.post-82013813625178124492013-06-21T22:49:09.014-07:002013-06-21T22:49:09.014-07:00Thank you Heteromeles maybe I did not make it clea...Thank you Heteromeles maybe I did not make it clear enough when I mentioned poisonous lichens... DO NOT GO AROUND CHOMPING LICHENS. Besides stomach upset, possible poisoning, carcinogenic compounds they also suck up radiation and other nasty stuff from their environment. I will go back now and edit the blog so no one inadvertently starts chewing on lichens. Duane Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467779935085970909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161161431451849208.post-62777205108633673862013-06-21T17:31:10.788-07:002013-06-21T17:31:10.788-07:00The lichenologists I know DO NOT RECOMMEND EATING ...The lichenologists I know DO NOT RECOMMEND EATING LICHENS! As with ferns, many lichens have interesting and poorly characterized chemicals, some of which appear to be carcinogenic or otherwise toxic.<br /><br />I've actually had a sip of lichen beer (note that some people will make anything), and that was about the most disgusting beer I've ever tried, to be honest. <br /><br />Yes, other animals eat them, but don't assume that you'll have a pleasant experience, or that it won't come back to bite you.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com