During bouts of winter weather, finding that perfect balance of "sticky" snow -- not too wet, not too dry -- is the key to any majestic snowball fight or towering snowman.
You see, I originally came here to write about how to construct a perfect snowball. I could tell you about pressure, about the right amount of snow to use, or what have you…
But in my research, I came across something far more profound.
There is a man named Snowman who has been quoted on building a snowman.
Yes, it's true. In the most wonderful coincidence, Rhode Island College Professor of Physical Sciences Daniel Snowman spoke to the Smithsonian about the physics behind building a snowman.
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He's quoted in the January article as saying a 5:1 ratio of snow to water is ideal for making a snowman. But, in case you've forgotten, HIS NAME IS SNOWMAN!
There are plenty of physics behind the ideal snowman, so Snowman's role in snowman analysis is completely justifiable.
The snow will melt and eventually be a thing of the past. The greatness of a Snowman talking about a snowman, however, will never fade.
