Why Are There No Holes Around Trees?

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January 7, 2026
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Why Are There No Holes Around Trees?

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Trees are the heaviest and  largest living things on Earth, with the most massive tree weighing almost  2,000 tons – as much as ten blue whales. But instead of floating weightlessly in the  ocean it reaches 25 stories into the sky, held in place by surprisingly shallow roots. You’d think trees grow from the ground because, well, they are made of st... Read More

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