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Ever seen a tree shoot water? Here's why it happens

Popkin
Mar 09, 2025
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When a branch was cut off this tree, a stream of water began shooting out from the fresh cut. The guy talking in the video is correct—I've never seen this before. This water looks extra refreshing to me, and I'm curious if water from the inside of a tree like this is safe to drink. If so, it would be a perfect natural water fountai…

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