What not to do with the mysterious seeds you received in the mail recently
Don't eat, plant, or toss out any weird seeds that may appear on your doorstep. (Pexels/)The past six months have been rife with conspiracy claims and faulty facts, but now there’s another sketchy development to add to the list. This week, people in 30 US states reported getting mysterious seeds, including ones that looked like tiny cornflakes, in the mail from Chinese addresses. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that it’s likely just a “brushing scam,” or a marketing trick to solicit false customer reviews for products, but they also shared some tips on what to do with the contents of the packages.If you’re one of the lucky (or unlucky) recipients of the seedy postage, here’s what the experts say you should and shouldn’t do until there’s more information.Don’t plant them or throw them away.While there’s no need to be stressed out about the seeds, you also shouldn’t go...