Is it safe to eat snow?

Don't stick that tongue out just yet.
By Tony Lee  on 
Is it safe to eat snow?
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A lot of people who live where it snows are tempted to eat the furry powder straight off the ground or from the sky. But is it actually a good idea?

What actually is snow made of, and does pollution affect how healthy the snow really is?

Topics Health

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Tony Lee

Tony is an LA native with a deep passion for all things science. Other passions include eating all of his friends' leftovers, serenading without invitation, and listening to the same song on repeat.


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