the Jamacan landscaper do it effortlessly with a pocket knife.I learned their 
method after almost loosing a thumb that got to close to the machetti. they 
pop of the top of the green coconut,ppuncture the eye and drink. For the 
meat,after drinking the water,I throw the coconut on the concrete and it splits 
open. 


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