Pine Cone in A Bottle
This variation of the impossible bottle takes advantage of the fact that pine cones open as they dry out. In constructing the display, a closed, damp cone of suitable size is inserted into a narrow-mouthed bottle and then allowed to dry inside the bottle.
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