Template:Did you know nominations/Bicycle Tree


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The result was: promoted by Narutolovehinata5 tccsdnew 00:04, 28 June 2018 (UTC)

Bicycle Tree

 * ... that a tree in the Trossachs has "eaten" a bicycle (pictured)? Source: "A "metal-eating" tree, described as "one of Scotland’s greatest arboricultural curiosities" has finally been awarded protected status. The century-old Bicycle Tree, close to the site of a former blacksmith’s shop in Brig O’Turk in the Trossachs is renowned for its unusual features - particularly the bicycle handlebars and part of a frame which appear to grow out of the trunk"
 * ALT1:... that the a tree in the Trossachs has encapsulated dozens of metal items including a bicycle (picture)? Source: "It then grew through the blacksmith’s scrapheap enveloping and taking with it dozens of small pieces of metal."
 * Reviewed: To follow

Moved to mainspace by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 09:28, 20 June 2018 (UTC).


 * reviewing, copyvio <13%, well written, long enough, qpq required. Very interesting, both hooks good. Sourced as appropriate. Will complete review soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 11:05, 20 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Hi Whispyhistory, glad you found the article interesting - I can assure you I write plenty of boring articles as well! I have now carried out a QPQ at Template:Did you know nominations/Gothic War (535–554) - Dumelow (talk) 09:17, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank youSymbol confirmed.svg Whispyhistory (talk) 12:25, 22 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank youSymbol confirmed.svg Whispyhistory (talk) 12:25, 22 June 2018 (UTC)