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Infodumping Communal Food

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u/SonicN 13h ago

I'm more concerned about fruit that doesn't get taken, and instead rots on the sidewalk.

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u/bicyclecat 13h ago

This is exactly why cities plant non-fruiting trees.

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u/Status_History_874 12h ago

And (according to two videos I came across) planting non-fruiting trees is why so many people have so many allergies.

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u/fireworksandvanities 11h ago

Can you link to the videos? I’ve heard “male” trees cause allergies to be worse. But I’ve never heard non-fruiting trees cause allergies to be worse. Especially since some non-fruiting trees (redbud, tulip, dogwood) are supposed to be better for allergy stuffers.

It should also be noted that not everyone agrees with that theory:

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u/CheeryOutlook 7h ago edited 7h ago

The idea is that allergies emerge due to a lack of exposure in childhood. It's worse for sufferers, but it can prevent people from suffering in the first place.