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Plants wither away when they don’t receive enough water and sunlight. Can they also feel pain as a result?

Adrian Chong,

Melbourne, Australia

Is it more efficient for me to carry water in a bottle or in my stomach?

Mick Liubinskas,

Sydney, Australia

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