LIFE EXPLAINED, PART 286

The theory that no two snowflake are alike is a perfect example of inspired marketing. Who could prove otherwise when they melt as soon as you try to examine them? If you can come up with a similar "scientific" theory, you can get paid big dough to write a book and numerous magazine articles, appear on all the big talk shows and get called a genius without ever having to do anything useful. One cautionary note: sand is already taken.