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All snowflakes have six sides, but no two are alike.

Why it is true

Snowflakes form from ice crystals that grow according to the hexagonal structure of the water molecule. That is why they all have six sides. However, temperature and humidity conditions vary during their fall, which makes each flake unique.

Source: Physics World

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