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Uploaded by on Aug 9, 2007

Watch flowing sand create a perfect sunflower. This is an example of 100s of patterns in nature that follow the same geometrical rule. In mathematical terms, the process is called Voronoi Cell Growth.

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  • You should use a binder and send me one for the idea!

  • But the holes were pre-established in a spiral pattern! So ... meh.

  • siiiiiick

  • whoa, that's wicked

  • I'd rather see the real thing, especially racemes

  • awesome

  • amazing!

  • Wow.

  • beautifull

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