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Lotus effect

Seen up close, the leaf of a lotus plant is revealed to actually be bumps covered with tiny hairs. Water drops roll on the superhydrophobic surface. The drops pick up dirt as they roll off, so the plant is self-cleaning. Credit: William Thielicke

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