Factropolis -- A Fun Fact Every Day!: The prickly pear cactus secretes an oily fluid during full moons.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

The prickly pear cactus secretes an oily fluid during full moons.

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

The prickly pear cactus secretes an oily fluid during full moons.

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