In 2004, a memorial tree was planted for George Harrison in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. That tree is scheduled to be replanted, because the original tree was killed. By beetles. This is a real thing that happened, according to the Los Angeles Times.
George Harrison memorial tree destroyed by literal beetles
This is the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction version of a perfect game.
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These seem like some pretty vindictive beetles. Perhaps seeking revenge on The Beatles for having taken attention away from the insects for so long. At least, it seems like that’s the simplest explanation, on the surface.
BUT WHAT IF IT WAS NOTORIOUS TREE POISONER HARVEY UPDYKE??
We see you lurking by that tree, Harvey.
(h/t to Spin)
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