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[–] Lifter@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Yes, this is why I chose not to say that it was impossible.

Perhaps the mathematical definition of a tree is wrong in stating there should be not loops, or should change to another metaphor.

Hairs can split but never merges back again. Perhaps a split hair instead of a branch? We still trim or prune the ~~leaves~~ ends. What do you call the "trunk" of a hair?

Edit: formatting