There’s approximately 14000 species of mushroom/fungi from which only a fraction is edible - Red

Amanita Phalloides is the most poisonous mushy that exists. Only half of it contains enough toxins to knock an adult human out

Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, vitamin D, and minerals like selenium and copper 

They are low in calories and fat, making them a healthy addition to diets 

Some mushrooms, like the white button mushroom, are a good source of potassium 

Mushrooms have antioxidant properties, which may help protect against chronic diseases 

They are a source of ergothioneine, a unique antioxidant that may protect cells 

Mycelium networks can be used by plants to sabotage their neighbors or nurture seedlings

The largest living organism on Earth is a fungus, often a type of honey mushroom 

Mushrooms can grow incredibly fast 

Mushrooms don't need light to grow, but they produce vitamin D when exposed to UV light 

Oyster mushrooms are known to be carnivorous, preying on nematodes and other small organisms 

Mushrooms can survive in harsh environments, even in outer space