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the salema porgy, a small, golden-striped fishfound along Africa's East Coast and throughout theMediterranean. Nicknamed "the fish that makes dreams,this sea bream has a hidden side effect: it can inducehallucinations lasting up to 36 hours. The experiencedescribed as similar to LSD, can range from vivid visionsto terrifying "demonic" hallucinations. Ancient Romansreportedly consumed the fish recreationally, whilePolynesians used it in ceremonial practices for itsmind-altering properties