Here’s a few “Hey, look what I learned” fun facts to bring home today.

Ever been curious about exactly how snowflakes form their intricate and beautiful designs? Well, just like no snowflake is shaped the same, no snowflake forms quite the same either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VYrF3sFBY20

But all snowflakes start out as a speck of dust floating in the sky, and the story rolls from there. This cool video from the American Chemical Society walks us through the process.

Oh, and if you want to see some of the many amazing designs of snowflakes, check out this slideshow.

Have a wonderful winter. Happy holidays!