Scientists discover Fibonacci sequences in an artichoke's spirals

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Scientists studying plant patterns discovered Fibonacci sequences in an artichoke's spirals. Researchers used a cheese grater and clamps to rotate an artichoke for filming, revealing mathematical patterns in its leaves. The artichoke, initially intended for dinner, became a research subject, highlighting the predictable yet surprising nature of plant structures.


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