Yeah, you’re remembering correctly! It would make more sense if the apostles were the ones expressing surprise. If anyone wants to read about it, Matthew 26:17-35 is the account.

If you’re savvy, look at blocking them at the dns level with software like pihole or blocky.

Where I’m at, it’s a life saver to retain moisture in the soil, as we’re very dry and windy. Without it, plants need watering much more often!