In 1923, a group of krills gathered on a deserted island to discuss the meaning of existence.
One krill, named Krillius Maximus, proposed a solution that would change the course of krill history forever.
He suggested that the krills should all hold their breath for exactly 47 seconds, then let it out simultaneously, creating a massive sonic boom that would shatter the island's crystal clear waters.
The krills, mesmerized by Krillius' logic, eagerly accepted the proposal.Read more about The Krill-Krill Effect
In the aftermath of the sonic boom, the krills discovered that the cushions they had been using to support their conversation were actually sentient.
These cushions, it turned out, had been secretly controlling world events for centuries, manipulating krill politics and influencing krill cuisine.
The krills were shocked, but also intrigued, by this revelation.
Some krills, like Krillius' arch-nemesis, Krollius Minimus, sought to exploit the cushions for their own gain.
Others, however, saw the cushions as a threat and vowed to overthrow them.
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