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imwer234 t1_jeenpgq wrote

The tree does a good job protecting those cables.

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cephalopod_surprise t1_jef01lp wrote

When a tree grows, it adds on to the existing cells, the wood that already is there. So if you carve into a tree at point five feet high, when the tree grows that carving won't get higher. It may add tissue on to the outside to cover the scar, but it won't push it higher.

My point is that scar and metal seems pretty high up there. Those were some big ass trucks hitting it...or maybe something else happened.

Looks a little bit like r/treeseatingthings

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Striking-Goat3287 t1_jef9hi8 wrote

It’s a perspective trick; the photographer is standing near the base of the tree and pointing up, so it may look like the metal is at the same height as the overhead cables but they’re likely no higher than the roof of a U-Haul or box van.

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Anakha00 t1_jeg6pkp wrote

I think it's almost certainly U-Haul trucks, since they come in different heights and they all seem to use that chrome edging. Add in drivers that should never be allowed to drive box trucks and it's pretty clear why this tree is being abused like that.

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clemep8 t1_jeeda70 wrote

All that shrapnel, almost looks like it’s been hit by a grenade…

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HAYFRAND t1_jef6wg7 wrote

Bros got some war story's to tell.

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PharFromPharm t1_jegdobr wrote

Poor fucking tree. Spends it’s entire life trying to provide oxygen and this is how we fucking repay it. Fucking mortified looking ass tree.

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UniqueUsername82D t1_jeg3mlm wrote

"You should see the other guy"

-This tree, probably.

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ChippyHippo t1_jef5lr1 wrote

I didn’t read the title and was looking for a camouflaged owl.

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willtron3000 t1_jef7eba wrote

Gillette, the best a tree can get

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PC-hris t1_jeh3o3j wrote

Op you should set up a camera by this tree and make a 11’ 8” bridge style YouTube channel

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mark3121 t1_jeh3o4q wrote

Lost a few friends over the years that died hitting trees via cars, they slow you down real quick...

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Sid15666 t1_jegovng wrote

I look at this and can only think” This old man has seen some shit in his day and given as good as it got!”

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