Dead plants from before there were decomposers who could properly devour the corpses. Oil is lich-ferns

Weirdly, I haven't seen a lot of people who think The Gang in It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia are cool role models. I guess the difference might be that Rick is canonically a genius where The Gang are canonically morons.

It'd be way less offensive if it was just present as an option, instead of dancing around flashing at me

You should be suspicious of American-owned media, but it's not the case they they are running state-issued propaganda at all times.

Rather, the media is following the interests of its owners: American oligarchs. One of their primary interests is "get more money" and any headline that draws eyeballs serves that end.

So: at least 4 years, probably longer :/