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Some plants, such as cycads, can heat themselves up to 15 degrees above ambient temperature.

Why it is true

Cycads, ancient plants that coexisted with dinosaurs, produce heat through a metabolic process to attract pollinating insects. The heat helps volatilise odours that attract insects and can provide a welcoming environment for pollination.

Source: National Geographic

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