Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as dead man's fingers.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...675#post178431
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...853#post137188
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...506#post162362
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...040#post134111