Whether you climb them, hug them or admire them, trees are one part of nature that are so easy to love, cleansing the air we breathe, offering shade …
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The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
The manchineel's small apple-like fruit definitely won't keep the doctor away — this tree packs a poisonous punch. Plus, a tree that can live for centuries, a tree that owns itself and more.
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In the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, tourists flock to see what at first glance looks like an expansive forest. Branches create an …
What's so angelic about a gnarly oak tree purported to be at least 400 to 500 years old? For those who've seen the stunning Angel Oak, the name suits …
Every fun college town has its legends, its quirky characters, its campy traditions and its unique histories. Athens, Georgia, the small town east of …
In the year 788 A.D.E., Charlemagne had just given up on plundering Southern Italy and decided instead to turn his sights on Bavaria. Italus, the …
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