If they only swallow spiders that are 0.1 mg, they would consume 6400 tons of spiders every year
If they only consume spiders that are 175 g, they would swallow 11.2 billion tons of spiders every year
Edit: i know its a myth, thats why i said “if”
If they only swallow spiders that are 0.1 mg, they would consume 6400 tons of spiders every year
If they only consume spiders that are 175 g, they would swallow 11.2 billion tons of spiders every year
Edit: i know its a myth, thats why i said “if”
The myth goes deeper.
The story of Lisa Holst originating this myth as a spoof fact is also a myth.
Neither the supposed journalists, Lisa Holst, nor the magazine, PC Professional, exist.
The hunt is on for the earliest reference. Probably on a newsnet group.
https://www.snopes.com/lisa-birgit-holst/
Usenet could potentially have the earliest online reference, but this myth could be ancient. Spiders and humans have always coexisted.