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Dandelion seeds are capable of flying due to a form only unique to them
The parachute shape of bundle of bristles enables the dandelions to take flight.
The parachute structure is mainly made up of empty space but the bristles form a ring shaped air bubble.
The ring isn't actually apart of the plant itself its actually air flow which helps it propel itself through the air








Dinosaur hips
Each dinosaur was categorized by the shape of its hip.
Scientists predict that the reason to their hip shape is based on their diet.
Scientists believe that the reason to why dinosaur hips were shaped different from each other was so every type of dinosaur was built so it can breathe easier.
Changes in soft tissues affected dinosaur hips
The different shapes of the hips provided the dinosaurs with easier breathing






John Paul Jones the Hero of The Revolutionary War
Originally named John Paul, born in Kirkbean Scotland, went to go live with his brother in Fredricksberg, VA where he adopted the name Jones.
The Revolutionary War broke out, John volenteered to fight and quickly moved up the ranks.
John led raids and conquered English ports.
John Jones, although he didn't recieve command when he returned to America as a volenterer, he was sent to Europe as a prize agent.
To summarize, John Paul Jones was a seaman who sailed the seas and when the Revolutionary War broke out, he led many ships and raids which were very succesful.