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The Wacky, Wonderful Waterlily Weigh-Off 2026

August 17, 2026 Courtney Meihls

What do you get when you combine waterlilies, whimsy and a willingness to fail? You get the Waterlily Weigh-Off, an annual event that challenges public gardens and zoos across the globe to a bit of

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