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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
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