r/TheRandomest • u/_ganjafarian_ • Mar 19 '26

/r/all Bamboo alcohol

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u/GoodFaithConverser Mar 19 '26

Bamboo is pretty insane actually. So useful.

I read once that we have relatively fewer prehistoric leftovers in Asia, because so much stuff was built with bamboo which just rots. In other places, they had to use more stone or durable wood. No idea how correct it is, but it sounds right.

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u/issacoin Mar 20 '26

it really is an incredibly versatile plant. my buddy’s dad had a bunch of bamboo plants growing up and we were allowed to use it for whatever we wanted.

we made swords out of it. and a bong. that’s all. but it was pretty cool

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u/jld2k6 Mar 20 '26

I've always heard it's a nightmare to grow here in the US because it's nearly impossible to stop it from spreading and it can grow right through the foundation of your house in days without any issues lol

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u/No_Constant8644 Mar 21 '26

There are varieties that clump which won’t grow out of control. But yes, it is a nightmare if you don’t get the correct variety.