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TIL the orchid plant is named after a testicle based on the shape of its root; “orchid” = Greek for testicle.
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And orchidectomy is the surgical removal of testicles
I like this fact. I’ll be using this word daily.
I once had a friend what do you call a man with three testicles?
My smartass replay was a polysaccharide.
The correct answer is polyorchid.
I love botanists.
“Look Clive! The infinite variety of the flowers on this beautiful family! These even look like bees! Amazing”
“Heh heh heh… roots look like balls”
Kind of related, the Latin name for walnut is Juglans, meaning balls of Jupiter. Walnuts are big and round.
My wife loves orchids