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The Necessity of Stress
On the problems seen in some trees grown in an artificial habitat: "After looking at the root systems and outer layers of bark, the scientists came to realize that a lack of wind in Biosphere 2 caused a deficiency of stress wood. Stress wood helps a tree position itself for optimal sun absorption and it also helps trees grow more solidly. Without stress wood, a tree can grow quickly, but it cannot support itself fully. It cannot withstand normal wear and tear, and survive. In other words, the trees needed some stress in order to thrive in the long run."
Why Is Pink for Girls and Blue for Boys?
It seems that the claim of a recent change that pink was a associated with boys and blue with girls may be an academic urban legend.
The 11 Most Politically Correct Moments on College Campuses in 2014
As per the article's opening statement: "There are almost too many to choose from"
Government fires employee who skipped work for 24 years
"AK Verma, an executive engineer at the Central Public Works Department, was fired after last appearing for work in December 1990. India's labour laws, which the World Bank says are the most restrictive anywhere, make it hard to sack staff for any reason other than criminal misconduct."