“On the other hand, humans are omnivores. And from an evolutionary perspective, omnivores have an interesting approach to food. Omnivores evolved a curiosity regarding a variety of foods. This is why sometimes an omnivore will taste something that they may have never had before just to see if it tastes good and might be edible,” he said. “I would say for this reason, humans evolved to be open to eating foods with all kinds of visible features. We definitely tend to avoid things that are obviously overcooked or that are obviously rotten. But, again, we are omnivores. So humans are open to eating a variety of foods by nature.” “Humans evolved largely under conditions in which famine was common. Under such conditions, humans evolved to like food that would put fat cells on their bodies so as to help prepare for adverse conditions. We like foods that are very high in carbohydrates and salts because, in combination, these foods do that,” Dr. Geher said. “People still tend to like foods like this because our ancestral tendencies have not had time to evolve in a way to match modern conditions— conditions under which food is plentiful. This is partly why we often prefer foods such as cookies, even if these foods tend to be very unhealthy today. This is a classic example of what we call evolutionary mismatch.” Now, pair that up with an instinct NOT to taste anything before fully examining it and you’re golden. (And to be fair, we’re not judging anyone. Many of us have accidentally popped some home decor knick-knacks or potpourri into our mouths, thinking it was candy.) In other words, before you take a big juicy bite out of whatever tasty treat you’ve found in a decorative bowl at your friends, examine it. Sure, it might look like candy, but does it smell like it? What does the thing feel like? What’s its texture and weight? If you take just a bit of time to examine the thing, you’ll probably quickly realize that it’s not edible at all. In other words, you’ve found an example of forbidden food. Snap a pic and share it online. There are lots of online communities that love things like this. Our perceptions are very literally in our heads. “You don’t experience sensations with your sense organs. You experience them with your brain,” BBC Science Focus explains. Truth be told, we have way more senses than we’ve been taught. Those five main senses we’ve mentioned? They’re known as exteroperceptive senses. In short, your exteroperceptive senses provide information about the world that’s external to us. According to the BBC, your body also has lots of receptors inside that register things you’re generally not aware of. Like the beating of your heart, the expanding of your lungs, what’s going on in your stomach, etc. These get grouped up into what’s called interoception, as it’s related to your interior world (aka what’s inside of you). One example of this would be your retinas. Yes, they’re directly related to your sight. However, retinal cells also let you know whether it’s day or night, which is essential for your circadian rhythm, metabolism, and sleep/waking cycle. In the meantime, your body’s functions can affect how your senses interact with the world. The BBC explains that when your heart contracts, pushing blood out to your arteries, your brain actually takes in less visual information from your environment. In other words, the beating of your heart affects your sight. Your interior literally affects how you perceive what’s external to you. But that’s not all. Your brain also predicts what you might see before you actually see it based on your previous experiences. Your brain typically doesn’t rely on just one group of receptors to construct what you know as senses. In practical terms, look at something like the flavor of food. Sure, there’s the gustatory (aka taste) data to consider. But that’s not enough. Your brain also considers olfactory (aka smell) data. Furthermore, it looks at the information gained from touch and temperature to distinguish whether food is wet. Among all the different senses, you have things like thermoception (sensing heat), nociception, (perceiving pain), equilibrioception (related to feeling balance), and proprioception (the perception of body awareness, e.g., touching your nose with your eyes closed). Some researchers go even further beyond. The first group includes the radiation senses, such as sensing color and temperature. The second category includes the feeling senses, from sensing gravity and air to wind pressure and motion. The fourth and final category includes mental senses such as external and internal pain, mental or spiritual distress, a sense of self, as well as your relationships with other people, and even your psychic capacity. Cohen argues that your senses are meant to help you survive in the natural world. However, in the modern world, your senses end up either over-sensitive or atrophied, leading to stress and anxiety. Have you ever accidentally tasted forbidden food? How quickly did you realize your mistake? Which of the things we’ve featured in this list would genuinely have tricked you into having a bite? Let us know in the comments! And remember: don’t eat rocks! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.

50  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3450  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 9250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8750  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 5950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 4950  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 7650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 3550  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2650  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 8150  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 1250  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 6050  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 2350  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 850  Forbidden Foods  You Should Never  Ever Eat  New Pics  - 66