Snowflake of ice. At that stage, the snowflake has the shape of a minute hexagon. The six "arms" of the snowflake, or dendrites, then grow independently from each of the corners of the hexagon, while either side of each arm grows independently. The microenvironment in which the snowflake grows changes dynamically as the snowflake falls through the cloud and tiny changes in temperature and humidity affect the way in which water molecules attach to the snowflake. Since the micro-environment (and its changes) are very nearly identical around the snowflake, each arm tends to grow in nearly the same way. However, being
Susie Snowflake is bound to happen. It does happen in an amusing way. "Forest Leaves", 1916 Monday and Tuesday the diminutive star of musical comedy, Ann Pennington, makes her debut before the camera in the Paramount masterpiece “Susie Snowflake." When Miss Pennington appeared in “The Red Widow” the success was instantaneous and her popularity has gained constantly since. The story of “Susie Snowflake" alternates between Broadway, New York, with its hilarity and gay night life, and the quiet and peaceful surroundings of the “little old home town." The piece is full of excitement, dramatic passages, romance and humor. "Photoplay Magazine," 1916 Ann