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Lebenkunstler t1_j1bme2p wrote

Reply to comment by samsbamboo in TIL for their size, barnacles possess the longest penis of any animal (up to eight times their body length). by AliensLoveMonkeys

And published about it. During his time natural sciences were a popular pursuit for the well-to-do. And articles such as his on barnacle dongs gave the prude public an excuse to discuss something risque under the guise of marveling at god's creations.

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