Oilcane
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Occurs when a tropical weather system interacts with an oil spill. The [oilcane] exhibits normal hurricane tendencies in its strong winds and heavy rains, but achieves its namesake in its ability to hurl oil in a haphazardly manner.
An ill-advised experiment by George Washington Carver circa 1919 in which an attempt to form an oil/[sugarcane] hybrid went horribly wrong. The anticipated super-cash crop turned out to be neither a source of energy, nor or a suitable [sweetener].
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