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> It's obvious that at least in our very recent evolutionary history we had far higher tolerance to spoilage.

A few hours after reading this article, I realized that we're learning that exposure to peanut proteins at a certain age prevents peanut allergy.

I wonder if eating rotten meat during formative years similarly confers resistance to the ill effects of such meats. Or more generally, develops our immune response enough to where it's not a problem. (Akin to people in developing nations not having a problem with the tap water)




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