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A crystal of real signal snowflake This is the real image of nature, not the figment of our imagination. Today is the world's first artificial snowflake day. It  was Dr. Ukichiro Nakatani, a Japanese scientist who became successful in forming first artificial snowflake. He  not only made artificial snow, but also noted the famous saying "Snow is a letter sent from heaven".  Dr. Nakatani  is also known as the pioneer of snow crystals and the author of scientific essays. The shape of the snow crystal changes depending on the temperature and humidity, so observing the shape can tell you the weather above.  It is said that there are no identical snow crystals, but they are basically hexagonal.  Its shape is derived from the form of bonding of water molecules.

"Mus musculus", Hertfordshire, England. This is the Rat Year "Mus Musculus" according to the zodiac calendar that means this year is the child year. It  is said to be a thriving year .  This cute rat is a murmur that t he smallest rat in Japan.  It is distributed from northern Asia to Europe, including Japan.  As the name suggests, it is a quiet animal living on tall grasslands such as the pampas field.

Whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland.

Frozen trees beside a pond.

Christmas decorations in Warsaw, Poland.

A herd of reindeer in Norway.

Cabins in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania.  Valley Forge is a National Historical Park in Pennsylvania which was once used as war encampment during 1777 and 1778. The Continental army which was led by George Washington had a deep relation with this landscape and you may hear the mythical but inspirational stories of American history about Valley Forge. Washington and his army faced severe cold, illness, devastation and death here but due to the heroic presence, constant and persistent working of George Washington, the army turned into the invincible force and he himself came out to be the most powerful and respected leader among his peers.  

Beech forest covered with frost and snow, Ardennes, Belgium. 

Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct, Graubünden, Switzerland. 

Christmas Tree Farm In Canada.  (© FatCamera/Getty Images Plus)