The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius) secretes a substance called 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT). People in a research study at Maastricht University in the Netherlands "found that inhaling dried-and-powdered toad secretions resulted in increased life satisfaction, better mindfulness, and a decrease in psychopathological symptoms for the duration of the four-week-long study," according to ScienceAlert.
People in a study who snorted dried toad secretions once became happier for a month
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This bladeless fan delivers smooth airflow that's as cool as the fan itself
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Learn valuable IT skills for Linux with this 7-course package for just $20
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This $80 portable instant photo printer will be an instant hit at your next party
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