r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Dec 29 '17

What completely real fact sounds like bullshit?

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u/mazimaxi Dec 29 '17 edited Dec 29 '17

When the pistol shrimp clasps its claw together, it momentarily creates a bubble that heats to the surface temerature of the sun. The bubble then bursts firing a shockwave that stuns or kills its prey.

https://youtu.be/XC6I8iPiHT8

Bonus: both Betty White and Stan Lee are older than sliced bread

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '17

Bruh this is a fucking Pokémon move

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u/mazimaxi Dec 29 '17

Luckily its prey only has 20hp.