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THE MIRACLE IN THE SEED
Each of the airborne seeds in the large picture will become a new dandelion if
given the right conditions.
principles of flight have discovered some interesting things. They stu-
died its center of gravity, the point around which its weight is evenly
balanced. If the center of gravity were moved any further back, the se-
ed would move more slowly. However, thanks to the Zanonia seed’s
perfect shape and general structure, the breeze can easily carry it for
long distances. 26