A Bizarre, Colossal Species of “Suicidal” Palm Tree Can Be Seen From Space


	A Bizarre, Colossal Species of “Suicidal” Palm Tree Can Be Seen From Space

tabsey

1-19-2008 6:45 AM

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tabsey says:

It has to be correct - the site does not appear to be satirical

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