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Mysterious bicycle swallowing tree
1001 mystery

Mysterious bicycle swallowing tree

Contrary to the theory that the bike was forgotten by a boy, some people suspected that someone had hung it on a tree.

September 22, 2019
Why can't trees be tall?
Discover science

Why can't trees be tall?

The famous Douglas fir in the botanical world is more capable than most other plants. But there is still a limit that it cannot overcome, and a new study explains why.

December 18, 2018
Why do pine trees have pyramids?
Biology

Why do pine trees have pyramids?

Pine trees, like many other evergreen trees such as spruce and fir, have a pyramidal shape to withstand the effects of wind, snow and light in their environment.

December 17, 2018