When all is said and done, fungi do indeed threaten humankind when one considers the tremendous damage they can do to our crops, our livestock, or historic treasures, and our health. On the other hand, through their continuous process of decomposition, they help our world renew its resources by returning chemical elements back into the fabric of the earth for their eventual regeneration. Moreover, fungi not only benefit humans directly with food, medicine, and an array of products, their association with other animals and plants can enhance our lives as well. When we weigh all of the good against all of the not so good, we can't help but declare that fungi are fantastic!