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Bamboo can grow 4 feet every 24 hours

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Bamboo, a member of the grass family (Poaceae), is a pretty spectacular plant. It can grow to more 130 feet in height, at a rate of  4 feet every 24 hours. Just think of how quickly you would be ready to play in the NBA if you grew like bamboo.
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