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Did some checking, out of curiosity.

And yeah. Interesting as hell.

We recorded 65 dBSPL (dB of sound pressure level) ultrasonic sounds 4 inches (10 cm) from tomato and tobacco plants, implying that these sounds could be detected by some organisms from up to several feet (meters) away.

https://www.sci.news/biology/plants-ultrasonic-clicks-07895.html

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Your move, vegans

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CARROTS CAINT FIGHT BACK

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Pineapples dissolve your mouth. Anything with capsaicin is non verbally asking you not to eat it.

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Been waiting 17 years to pull that out, lol. Perfect.

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Oh good. I was worried they were defenseless.

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