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The artificial and natural lights of the building create a magical glowing sphere that resembles a gentle dandelion vulnerable to the wind.
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With the day coming to an end, the silhouette of the biosphere appears to be mimicking the sun's natural arc.
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Note the transparent acrylic roof and the steel frames that create the majority of the building.
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Crowds of people from around the world gather to view the U.S. display.
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This picture's play on scale makes it seem possible to hold the enormous structure in the palm of a hand. In reality the size and weight of the steel frames would make this impossible.