The reason your hay fever is so bad? Blame botanical sexism
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Hay fever sufferers are complaining that this season is even worse than usual. One horticulturist thinks it’s all to do with landscaper’s bias towards male plants
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You Can Blame Your Allergies on 'Botanical Sexism,' TikTokers Say
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Pollen Allergies Are Getting Worse, and It's All Our Own Fault
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Experts Weigh In On The Viral “Botanical Sexism” Theory
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Urban landscaping to blame in prolonged, crippling allergy season
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Blame 'sexism' and climate change for making your asthma and
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Which is the most hayfever-prone city – and is 'botanical sexism
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Experts Weigh In On The Viral “Botanical Sexism” Theory
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Experts Weigh In On The Viral “Botanical Sexism” Theory
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How urban planners' preference for male trees has made your hay
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Sexism is NOT to Blame for Your Allergies! – Skepchick
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Scientist Says 'Male' Trees Not To Blame For Allergies: 'Trees Are
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Which is the most hayfever-prone city – and is 'botanical sexism
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Why is hay fever so bad this year?