Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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‘Tree shaping’ is the art of growing trees and roots into things like bridges, chairs, “people trees”, ladders, fences, jungle gyms, tunnels, and, theoretically, could even be used to grow homes.
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There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
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