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A fractal is an infinitely-complex, never-ending pattern that is made by repeating a shape over and over again while making it smaller and smaller. Try replicating this effect with a computer program, in 3D, or on paper. Share your results with a photo.

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A fractal is an infinitely-complex, never-ending pattern that is made by repeating a shape over and over again while making it smaller and smaller. Try replicating this effect with a computer program, in 3D, or on paper. Share your results with a photo.

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