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90Kg t1_j59yl7m wrote

This is not possible

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nankainamizuhana t1_j5abq4i wrote

This is absolutely possible. When only a little bit of the snow melts, but most is still solid, you'll have a combination that's functionally a solid but that loses some structural integrity. It would begin to slough off, but friction between the snowflakes and surface tension with the water will keep them from breaking apart. That only stops when there's too much water, which means less friction.

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WynonaRide-Her t1_j5b7xn2 wrote

You must be an Icicle Engineer 🤓

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HackerDaGreat57 t1_j5c0ml4 wrote

Edit: no longer valid keep reading

Clarification for the upvotes: this guy is making fun of the person who explained it. Pls downvote

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WynonaRide-Her t1_j5gck7l wrote

Clarification: you must be the up-vote sheriff? That guys explanation was impressive and deserves the title, at the very least.

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HackerDaGreat57 t1_j5hebmh wrote

Sorry about that mate, it's just that I've seen too many people getting karma they don't deserve, it's so fucking infuriating to me.

Sentences like the one you just wrote tend to be sarcastic in meaning on Reddit. I never thought you meant that literally.

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WynonaRide-Her t1_j5hh04r wrote

All good, mate. Understood. I am literally surprised by the randomness of knowledge that people share, like this guy- he absolutely was dead on about the topic. I try to look at the good in all, it’s a good lens to view others in our crazy world. Cheers my friend- your well intentions are made.

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