The coffee borer beetle can withstand the caffeine equivalent of an average person binge-drinking 500 espressos because it possesses advantageous gut microbes that allow caffeine tolerance.

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“Well, except for the coffee borer beetle, which can withstand the caffeine equivalent of an average person binge-drinking 500 espressos, thanks to some advantageous gut microbes.”

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How Caffeine Accidentally Took Over The World— MinuteEarth
Created: 8/13/2026, 4:50:46 AM

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