I remember that science experiment! (Or at least something similar? It might have just been dumping Potassium into water) And appreciate you taking the time to catch up!
I've got to say, Tea getting progressively more smug as you encounter things he's certain will kill you, only to melt into total incredulity as you win anyway is just -chef's kiss- perfection.
Interesting to see the real challenges finally showing up. I'm also impressed at just how much there is to the game.
It seems that the mimics ended up having at least one real grub near them; I would guess that if you get the GPS (Grub Position Symbols) the mimics would not actually be on the map? Or the real ones are there to give the sound effects when you're close by, so the mimics also sound real. I wonder if that means the Collector put them there, or they naturally find a jarred grub to hide near.