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The company shared the news on Twitter Thursday morning by tweeting a cactus and a burger emoji, which Scott later retweeted along with a picture of McDonald's fries. Chauncey Alcorn Cnn Business, CNN, "McDonald's new 'Travis Scott Meal' set to go on sale next week," 3 Sep. 2020

Memories long dormant took on shape like a cactus awaiting water in the desert. Matt Bean, Sunset Magazine, "Sunset Loves: The Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine," 25 Aug. 2020

For Johnson, the discovery caps a nearly two-decade search for a cactus-dwelling bald eagle family. Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, "Bald Eagles Found Nesting in Arizona Saguaro Cactus for First Time in Decades," 21 Apr. 2020

This ceramic version showcases the same colors as the real thing (a green cactus plant with red flowers) and is covered with miniature rainbow twinkle lights. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, "Move Over, Classic Trees—Ceramic Christmas Cactuses Are Here for the Holidays," 25 Aug. 2020

Slice off and discard the bottom of the cactus paddle. San Diego Union-Tribune, "How to make nopales," 12 Aug. 2020

Pictured above at left, a saguaro cactus reflects in the water at Quitobaquito Springs pond in February. National Geographic, "Nostalgia can cheer you up," 22 July 2020

As with most succulents, the brain cactus is easy to take care of. Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, "This Rare Succulent Looks Like a Human Brain," 13 Aug. 2020

Last Friday, customs officials at the same port of entry found 668 pounds of meth hidden among a shipment of cactus pads, and 14,880 pounds of cannabis hidden among boxes of limes in another truck. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Otay Mesa Border agents again discover meth — $3.3 million worth — hidden among cactuses," 12 Aug. 2020

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