Dear Word Detective: This is a bit of a cheat as there are probably three questions in one here. Staring at the word âlorryâ the other day, I realized it was pretty ridiculous. Our âlorryâ is your âtruckâ and neither seem to have any clear origin.Then, of course, we say we are having âno truckâ with something, meaning that we donât want to have anything to do with it.ou do not need to use your real name (although it would be nice to do so) or your real email address. All comments are, however, held for moderation, so it may take a day or two for yours to appear.
There are over 80,000 known species of mushrooms found around the world, and scientists estimate that there are as many as 1 million more species yet to be discovered and identified. Mushrooms are found all over the world and range in size from microscopic to giant mushrooms, which spread out for miles underground. Different species of mushrooms grow in different habitats, and where they grow depends on how they obtain their nutrients.
Over 100 species are classified in the genus Psilocybe. Psilocybin mushrooms may have been used since prehistoric times. They are possibly depicted in Stone Age rock art in Europe and Africa, and have a history of use in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Many cultures have used these mushrooms in their religious rites and ceremonies.