Plus, we help you wipe your personal data from your car and head underwater at Glacier National Park.

Happy Tuesday Did you know that the official definition of a blizzard requires sustained wind speeds above 35 mph (56 kph) and visibility of less than a quarter mile for at least three hours? Keep reading to learn about snowflakes and why snow isn't white. Why Is Snow White? Snow wouldn't be snow if it wasn't white. But if you think about it, it seems weird that snow is white at all, since it's just a bunch of ice crystals stuck together. So where does it get its distinctive color? Read more >> Some of Glacier National Park's Best Sites Are Underwater In case you're planning your 2021 adventures. Read more >> Is Dry January a Recipe for February Binge? Can 31 booze-free days lead to lifelong habit changes? Read more >> How to Organize Your Refrigerator Shelf by Shelf It's not just a big box of evenly cold air. Read more >> Is Oat Milk Really the Best Milk? Oat milk has recently taken the world by storm. Does this milk alternative deserve its incredible popularity? Read more >> How to Wipe Personal Data From Your Car You'd be surprised how much of your personal information is being collected and stored by your car. Read more >> Q: What's your 2021 New Year's resolution?   2020 has been a wild ride, but guess what? It's almost in the rearview! This week we want to know what goals you are setting for yourself — big or small, tell us how you wish to improve your life in 2021. Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Plus, palaces, Planck's Constant and, well, pancetta.

Happy Holidays! Did you know that zymurgy is the branch of chemistry that deals with fermentation, as in the brewing of beer? And that playing this word in Scrabble is a high-octane way to score points when you're short on vowels? Who's ready to play?   20 Words You Should Learn If You Play Scrabble Getting some Scrabble in over holiday break? We'll help you play to win with one of these 20 zingers. Read more >> How to Succeed at Intermittent Fasting Devotees say this is a largely sustainable way to lose and maintain weight and avoid common pitfalls like mindlessly snacking in front of the TV at night. Read more >> Should You Always Take Off Your Shoes in Your Home? Do you ditch them as soon as you're inside and make your guests do the same? Read more >> Pork Smackdown: Pancetta vs. Prosciutto vs. Bacon Yes, pancetta and prosciutto are both Italian words that start with a "p" and refer to a bacon-like product. But the two are very different. Read more >> What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace? We're looking at you, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Read more >> What Is Planck's Constant, and Why Does the Universe Depend on It? And did we mention that the value assigned to Planck's constant has changed by tiny amounts over time? Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! People who have an AB positive blood type can receive blood from someone who is B positive. However, they can only donate to people with an AB positive blood type. (True/False) Who holds the record for the most presidential pardons? a) Donald Trump b) Franklin D. Roosevelt c) John F. Kennedy d) Barack Obama  A group of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that pit bulls scored the highest for "aggression towards humans" out of all 33 breeds studied. (True/False) Someone who believes in God but doesn't think you can prove God's existence would be called an "agnostic theist." (True/False) Buddhism supports the existence of an omniscient, omnipotent, singular God. (True/False) Check Your Answers Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list