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Interesting facts about Winter!

By Jessica Dennie January 27, 2023

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Winter lasts 21 YEARS on Uranus! 

Astronomers have a new theory for why Uranus spins on its side |  Astronomy.com


Humans are generally hungrier during the winter because our bodies need more energy to keep us warm 

The Importance of Family Dinner, According to a Health Expert


Snow is clear, it looks white when light is reflected onto it 

Snowflake Chemistry - Common Questions




The earth is closes to the sun in winter 

The Distance from the Earth to the Sun | Reader's Digest



A snowflake can take up to 2 hours to fall from the cloud to the ground 

Getting up close with snowflakes | Articles | CBC Kids


The lowest temperature recorded on earth was -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (-53.6 Celsius) recorded in 1983 in Russia

Penguins in Antarctica.




The tallest known snowman was over 12 stories tall 


Family builds more than 40 foot tall, super-sized snowman in Milltown, Wis.


The North Pole is warmer than the South Pole 

Comparing the Poles - Dive & Discover



Over 90% of snow is air! 

How Many Words For Snow? We've Got 40



The first winter olympics was in 1924

The Winter Olympics are the best Olympics.



Trees and plants stop growing in winter

Do Trees Grow In The Winter? | All Season Tree ServiceDo Trees Grow In The Winter? | All Season Tree Service