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[–] RedditWanderer 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

Your brain is actually really good at hunting flies, but in a very specific way. To find a fly just stand in the corner of the room and stare at a random object in the room. Your peripheral vision will find the fly in no time because we are very away of those changes as part of our reflexes.

Another fun fact is your tongue is extremely tactile. Look at any object and your tongue knows EXACTLY what it would feel and taste like to lick it. Try it out yourself!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

Combine these talents to catch the fly with your tongue like a frog.

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

looking at grandpas shit covered boots

oh no....

[–] fluxion 5 points 2 years ago

Gritty. bitter chocolate taste, with an acidic aftertaste.

[–] MaxVoltage 8 points 2 years ago

this guy is stoned guys 👆

[–] HurtMeMoreSnake 4 points 2 years ago

TIL. I'll have to try that sometime. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

So, I'm the guy who actually helps flies get out of my apartment and I don't know, if this info made its rounds in the fly hood, but last two times I had a fly in here, I hadn't even fully opened the balcony door yet and fly bro was outta there.

Made me feel like a gentleman, holding doors open and shit.

[–] Saneless 2 points 2 years ago

That's what I do. I can't kill anything so I just trap and release.

The trick with flies is to move slowly. Maybe if you're trying to kill you go fast, but for capturing they're bad at seeing the glass coming if it's slow

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