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The circle of life (lemmy.world)
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[-] ProfessorProteus@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I'd say no, because the microplastics aren't really a part of our DNA. But that's just my definition.

I think we could say that we all have dinosaurs inside us, just like our pesky skeletons.

[-] SirSmokeAlot@lemmy.ml 7 points 4 months ago

But aren't like 50% of cells in your body bacteria? I'd say those are considered part of you. But I get what you are saying.

[-] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago

Does it need to be part of your DNA?

If I weigh 99 Kg, and I eat 1 Kg of ravioli, I am 1% ravioli.

[-] ProfessorProteus@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Like I said, it's just the way I feel about it. Yours is a compelling argument though, and honestly more fun!

[-] pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 4 months ago

no, you'd be 69% ravioli

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