If you learn something new every day, this was it for me. There are a number of plants found in nature that have a particularly unique way of spreading their seeds: by force.

Violets, touch me nots, and squirting cucumbers are all a part of this long-standing botanic tradition, and you can see them pop in this glorious high-definition, slow-motion footage from Smithsonian. I have to hand it to the editor — the added sound effects are cracking me up. There's definitely some creative Foley work at play here, and while it's certainly over-the-top, there's no denying that it's pretty impressive. What did you think of this clip? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share it with your friends on Facebook!