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    10 Fascinating Facts About Snow That You Probably Didn't Know

    Watermelon snow?

    1. There is a naturally occurring phenomenon called "snow doughnuts” and it's pretty awesome.

    2. A physicist has found a way to grow what he calls “identical twin” snowflakes in a lab.

    3. There’s a scientific reason why it always seems quieter after a snowfall.

    4. However, snow can also help amplify noise.

    5. Snow can form in giant, thin, blade-like shapes called "penitentes."

    6. Snow is not actually white. It's translucent.

    7. Snow is a mineral, just like diamonds or salt.

    8. Certain plants have adapted to survive in areas where there is snow year-round.

    9. When there is lightning during a blizzard storm, it's officially called a “thundersnow,” and it’s incredibly rare.

    10. And lastly, "watermelon snow" is a real thing.

    THE MORE YOU SNOW.