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by OisinMoran 154 days ago
Delighted to see my local one in there, with a description reading like it was written by Douglas Adams.

“The Hungry Tree is an otherwise unremarkable specimen of the London plane, which has become known for having partially consumed a nearby park bench.”
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y-curious 154 days ago
I googled it and found that it has a more comprehensive Wikipedia article than some prominent historical figures:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Tree

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hoten 154 days ago
> with a description reading like it was written by Douglas Adams.

No kidding! From the wikipedia page:

> Consideration was given to listing the bench as a protected structure but was decided against as there could then have been a requirement imposed on the council to destroy the tree to protect the bench

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hoistbypetard 154 days ago
When I saw the name of that one, I immediately though of the Kite Eating Tree[1].

[1](https://peanuts.fandom.com/wiki/Kite-Eating_Tree)

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