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LitLitten t1_jamtbhq wrote

Should be noted that the fungus is fairly benign and has been recorded in many locations where the air carries ethanol (it eats it). It’s also found in certain warehouses, bakeries, and really anywhere with prominent angels’ share.

But it can be visually displeasing for some I suppose.

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Buck_Thorn t1_jamtks6 wrote

So... drunken fungi?

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Sprucecaboose2 t1_janwcg1 wrote

>angels’ share

The portion of a wine or distilled spirit's volume that is lost to evaporation during aging.

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It seems as if this alcoholic growth is fairly common and well known, as there are reports of illegal stills being found out due to the growth.

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boersc t1_jaoaj1p wrote

This exactly. I'm not sure why this is in nottheonion...

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Azarium t1_jaozfe2 wrote

Aye it covers a decent radius around every well established distillery, everywhere in the world and it's well known. We know when you start seeing black trees there's a distillery close.

Maybe slow news day.

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wasnew4s t1_japs9kh wrote

The fungus is not benign. It is only graceful mercy it is not directly harmful to humans. It will destroy any organic material left outside including porches and supports. The only way to remove it is to wash it with bleach and water and even then it will return in three months.

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O1O1O1O1O t1_jaqr5pn wrote

Bleach or vinegar? I'm unfamiliar with this fungus, but for removing mold from boats vinegar is the preferred method. Bleach leaves a background level of spores behind.

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LitLitten t1_japujua wrote

That is typically what fungi do.

The clarification was to help dissuade others from confusing baudoinia with stachybotrys, or black mold, which can pose an immediate health risk.

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