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Your Science Fact of the Day: Conifer Branches Are Sloped for a Reason.

The characteristic sloped, needled branches of conifers are designed that way for a reason.

Their natural downward slope helps snow slide off so that it doesn’t damage the branches.

The smooth, waxy texture of the needles also helps gently repel snow.


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