You won't believe what dandelion stems do when wet

Nature hides small wonders in unexpected places — even in common dandelions. When softened by water, dandelion stems can be pressed against a flat surface to create delicate, curling spirals that look more like art than weeds.
This spellbinding transformation occurs because dandelion stems are made up of long fibers that separate when compressed. — Read the rest
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