Sweet Gum Tree Fruit

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I picked up this seed pod from a Sweet Gum tree a couple of months ago, and it has been sitting on my desk ever since. The pod itself measures about 1.25 inches in diameter, and it rattles ever so slightly when you shake it. I tried multiple times to create a model out of it, but I just couldn't seem to get it right. Finally, I decided to take a different approach and went overboard with photos. I set up something that would hold the pod in place while I was photographing it, which actually turned out to be quite effective. If you want to learn more about these unusual seed pods, check out the NY Times or Wikipedia for some interesting information.