OK, @borjan, that was really disgusting :)) However, I can't control my impulse to learn more about something that is completely new to me. So here's a site I found (maintained by someone who really, really likes mushrooms) MushroomExpert.com, that will tell you just about anything you ever wanted to know about stinkhorn. Apparently these are quite prolific in North America and have a tendency to pop up overnight, even in urban areas.

Fungus...not my thing, but you do have a way of catching and holding my interest. Have a great weekend!