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    FSB Fun Facts: Sports

    From the Olympics to the Super Bowl, everyone’s minds seem to be on sports. In this issue of FSB Fun Facts, we will pull back the curtain and reveal how science shapes sports. From tennis to frisbee, golf to surfing, physics plays a role in these games. How does the spin of a tennis ball…

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From the Archives 🌹🌹🌹 Once again, winter is upon us. As temperatures plummet, plants and animals across the world are reacting in their own ways, and humans are no exception. Our body reacts to the cold in a myriad of ways, including shivering, goosebumps, and even a runny nose. Yes, you read that right, runny noses. In the months of December, January, and February, the air gets colder and the precipitation that falls on us from the clouds is not rain, but small delicate crystals that combine to make the fluffy snow that brightens our winters. Snow is defined as atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes. But how does the water suddenly create these beautiful snowflakes, each with a unique pattern? January 2026 Issue In honor of Thanksgiving we’d like to share a turkey fun fact! 🍗🦃 🪐☄️🔭🛰️ NYC FACTS MANHATTANHENGE EDITION: FIREWORK FUN FACTS: