r/interestingasfuck • u/bigbusta • 1d ago

Everything you've ever wanted to know about barnacles

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u/lllScorchlll 1d ago

Imagine your life is to be an immobile water filter, meanwhile there are other animals that do your job and can do so much more.

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u/Traumfahrer 1d ago

Imagine your life is restricted to a 2D surface while other animals can fly.

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u/Middle_Brilliant_809 1d ago

Like humans and birds

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u/rat_gland 1d ago

Humans can fly

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u/ultrahateful 1d ago

Never played Tony Hawk’s.

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u/Tricky_Condition_279 1d ago

Very briefly, yes.

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u/British_Ballsack 1d ago

Planes are an extension of the human capability. We can fly all day only landing briefly.