Snow Memes

The classic case of geometry betraying physics. Those 90-degree corners aren't just architectural features—they're thermal hotspots. Heat transfer increases at junctions due to converging thermal gradients, essentially turning your balcony into a scientific demonstration of thermal conductivity. The commenter's deadpan "It's because the corners are 90 degrees" is both literally true (they are right angles) and a brilliant temperature pun. Next time someone asks why scientists have no sense of humor, show them this perfect example of thermal dynamics wordplay that absolutely melted the internet.

Behold, thermal physics in its natural habitat! That pattern of melting snow isn't random—it's what happens when someone skipped thermodynamics class to play Minecraft. The corners melt faster because they have more surface area exposed to warm air, creating greater heat transfer. It's like how your coffee cools faster in a square mug than a round one (which is why no self-respecting physicist drinks from anything but a sphere). And no, the 90-degree explanation isn't about temperature—it's about geometry. Though I've had students who'd probably argue that snow melts faster at right angles because "angles are hot." These are the same people who become weathermen.