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	The Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth

parinita1979

12-18-2008 11:37 PM

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alien, tree, interesting, amazing, plant, nature

parinita1979 says:

The climate is harsh, hot and dry, and yet - the most amazing plant life thrives there.

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12-27-2008 7:14 AM

balthazarus

great find.

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