Fact check: the woman turned 100 in 2023. The oldest rhododendron was 48, having been planted in 1975. The story is amazing on its own, no need to fabricate a more fantastic one.
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93 0 ReplyThanks, I didn’t factcheck my stolen meme! Next time
27 2 Replythis is like one of those stories that are passed on but the details change a bit every time
12 0 ReplyIn a few centuries people will speak of this thousand year old flower that can grant immortality.
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Thanks.
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This is my sign to plant a rhododendron
36 4 ReplyPlease do some research first, depending on your location and the specific variant of rhododendron you plant you may introduce an invasive plant.
37 0 ReplyExactly. You could end up with humans that live for 100+ years.
39 1 ReplyWait what? Invasive? I have never seen one that just spreads like mint or buttercups
5 2 ReplyLooks like this is the move: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_catawbiense?wprov=sfti1
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It adds 100 years to your life!
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Omg. There are so many spiders in there.
17 0 ReplyI know! Isn’t it great ^^
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Imagine be able to live 100 years at the same place. i moved like 20 times and i'm not even 40..
9 0 ReplyMy nose and throat can feel this picture.
9 1 Replyis that an allergy?
3 0 ReplyYes, all that pollen.
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Wow... Wonder what variant that is. Mine seems to never grow. Is in more than 10 years grown maybe a few centimeters.
7 0 ReplyThere should be juxtaposing text that says "I want to believe".
4 0 ReplyGranny From First Floor - 100 lvl
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