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Hunt for frozen puddle art hiding in your neighborhood

Popkin
Jan 20, 2026
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These frozen puddles display beautiful patterns — spirals, tree rings, dendrites. Each one is unique. If you live somewhere cold, this is your sign to get off your phone and hunt for frozen puddle art.

Frozen puddle patterns are common in areas with frequent freeze-thaw cycles. Though the conditions occur often in winter, t…

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