as the flower closes and sinks underwater at night only to rise and reopen with the sun each day. In India and East Asia, where it is native, the lotus became deeply intertwined with religious and ...

But, for us, no movie car can outdo the submarining white Lotus Esprit featured in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me. Check out the video below from the BBC's Top Gear, in which host Richard Hammond ...

In the 21st century, lotus seed pods have moved beyond their ... and each night, they dip their flowers underwater. After a refreshing bath, they reappear with the sun looking fresh and healthy.