stackyFACTSPacked entirely full of highly flammable internal oils, these towering Australian hazards effectively act as biological explosive devices. When severe heat approaches, the volatile oils vaporize and explosively burst into flames, ensuring that neighboring competitors are thoroughly incinerated alongside them.
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