alismith
07-05-2011, 09:26 PM
Well, almost. I was going to post this in the GD, but decided it would be better served posted here. After all, it does sound almost too "alien" to be real.
However, it's true. It seems certain parts of the NE have been invaded by a giant plant that can cause painful sores, scars, rashes, and even blindness, if touched. Right now, it seems to be located mostly in western NY state.
For pics and more info, check here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011541/Giant-hogweed-cause-BLINDNESS-invades-New-York.html
Oh, by the way, if you like good SF reading, check out the book, "The Day of the Triffids," by John Wyndham. (Genetically engineered plants try to take over the world and the book chronicles the fights between humanity and them. It's a great EOTWAWKI story.)
However, it's true. It seems certain parts of the NE have been invaded by a giant plant that can cause painful sores, scars, rashes, and even blindness, if touched. Right now, it seems to be located mostly in western NY state.
For pics and more info, check here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011541/Giant-hogweed-cause-BLINDNESS-invades-New-York.html
Oh, by the way, if you like good SF reading, check out the book, "The Day of the Triffids," by John Wyndham. (Genetically engineered plants try to take over the world and the book chronicles the fights between humanity and them. It's a great EOTWAWKI story.)