Whiskey fungus is a real-life Lovecraftian nightmare, only drunker

'Whiskey Fungus' sounds like a great name for the absolute worst jam band I can imagine. But apparently it's a real thing that plagues the counties surrounding the Jack Daniels distillery. From The New York Times:

The ethanol-fueled fungus known as whiskey fungus has thrived for centuries around distilleries and bakeries. — Read the rest