Why Is The Shape Of A Snowflake So Unique?

Snowflakes are like tiny ice sculptures made by the weather. They start as a tiny drop of water, and when it freezes, it forms six sides, like a star with six points. As they fall through the sky, the temperature and humidity change slightly, making each snowflake grow in different ways. That’s why no two snowflakes look exactly alike.

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  1. A snowflake grows like a star if it's slightly cold
  2. A snowflake might look like a stick if it’s really cold
  3. Two snowflakes can be next to each other but still different

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