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The man who's growing 'roots' on his hands and feet | Born Different

Tree Update. #trupdate Quick backstory: we moved into new construction a few years ago. After spending our first season here without any trees at all on our lot, I decided I wanted to find the fastest growing trees I could. I did not want to plant something I’d have to wait a decade to see real growth from. I just wanted to have a little bit of insulation from all of the other homes in the neighborhood. Plus the previous house we had lived in had three mature trees in the backyard, which I just

The Baka men, pygmies of the Congo and Cameroon rainforests, climb tall trees to collect honey, a highly valued food in their diet. They also take advantage of these forays to gather fruits, bark, and sometimes small animals. Using ropes, improvised ladders, and traditional climbing techniques passed down through generations, they demonstrate great skill and knowledge of the forest. This activity is both essential for sustenance and social interaction, as it is carried out in groups and strength