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The sandbox tree is a terrifying species covered in sharp spikes that make it unsettling to look at. Its trunk is filled with cone-shaped thorns so tough that even monkeys can’t climb it, which is why it’s also called the “monkey-no-climb tree.” But the spikes are only the beginning. Its fruit is poisonous and, as it matures, dries out on its own. Because the inner and outer layers shrink at different speeds, enormous tension builds inside, like a tightly wound spring. When fully ripe, a slight

29K views · 223 reactions | Keep your festive holiday season from going up in flames. Remember to always water your Christmas tree. This video shows what could happen if you don’t. | National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Facebook