What is the Lotus Effect?

A brief video explaining what the Lotus Effect is, and why it's so cool!
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www.hk-phy.org/...
CGI Image Credit:
William Thielicke
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Animation of Lotus effect. Microscopic image of a Lotus leaf with some drops of water and dust.