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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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    China Afforrestation
    China Afforrestation
    In 1981, the Chinese government passed a resolution that makes it a duty of every citizen over the age of 11 to plant at least one tree per year.
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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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    Sharks Are Older Than Trees
    Sharks have been around longer than trees.
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    The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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    The 'Bicycle Tree', found near Brig o' Turk in Scotland, has consumed an entire bike that now hangs out of its bark.
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    There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
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