World Record For Largest Observed Snowflake Celebrated With Google Doodle

Update: More on that flake..

If you go to Google.com today, you will notice a new Google doodle celebrating the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest snowflake. Then, you might ask yourself, ‘Where does Google come up with this stuff?”

The doodle is animated. A flock of birds flies away as the giant snowflake falls from the sky, to land as the second “O” in the word Google. A cow looks at it for a second, then goes about her business.

According to Wikipedia, which Google presents as the top organic result when clicking on the doodle, it was this day in 1887 when the largest snowflake was observed at 38 centimeters (15 in) in diameter in Fort Keogh, Montana.

Those visiting Google might also notice a message that says: “We’re changing our privacy policy and terms. Not the usual yada yada. Learn more.”

If you haven’t been following, Google announced some major changes to its privacy policy this past week, which is essentially a consolidation of policies across Google services. What it boils down to is that you should consider using any Google product (other than a few select products) the same as using Google, because they fall into the same terms, and Google will use data across these different services. Here is some of our coverage:

Your Grandmother Will Love Google’s New Policy Terms

Google Privacy Changes: What Do They Mean To You?

Can Consumers Opt-Out Of Google’s New Privacy Policy?

Google Privacy: “The Real Story”

Google’s Policy For Government Contracts Unchanged

Google’s Privacy Approach With Danny Sullivan and NPR

More Backlash From Google’s New Privacy Policy

Yes, Virginia, Google’s New Privacy Policy Lets You Opt Out Of Sharing Your Data

There are 139 Comments. Add Yours.

Libby
January 28, 2012 at 5:28 pm

Pix or it didn’t happen
cora
January 28, 2012 at 5:59 pm

okay,im 12 going on to 13 this a google website where we find out about information.this is not the place to have foul language because kids like me could be reading.so,please calm yourselvesand take your foul language somewere else.also my perants do moniter me on the computer.
- Barbara Doan
  January 29, 2012 at 2:21 am
  
  Thanks Cora!
Rose Scott
January 28, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Snowflakes have 6 sides, not 8
***** *****
January 28, 2012 at 6:09 pm

WARNING NEXT COMMENT IS GAY
SO PLEASE DONT READ IT OR YOUR GAY

(for the guys)
Vmm
January 28, 2012 at 6:16 pm

You all need to grow up.
t
January 28, 2012 at 6:23 pm

isn’t the 26th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster more important than the largest snow flake?
Sir
January 28, 2012 at 6:33 pm

I once saw a 16in snowflake, it was almost as big as the 20in one that I recorded. Too bad it melted and I didn’t have a camera.
- Barbara Doan
  January 29, 2012 at 2:20 am
  
  I am curious, what state or country was this flake in, and were the other flakes also large. I live in a state that borders MT. Last year we had some large flakes: a bit smaller than a baseball to smaller in the area of a golf ball size. And there were quite a few. We thought that these were big.
Writermist
January 28, 2012 at 6:42 pm

I thought this was so cute. The cow was a nice touch.

now can someone explain to me…
why the heck there’s so much foul language?
A curse here and there…. fine.
But a whole sick phrase? O_o

Grow down… cause if you grow up I’m afraid of what will come out of your mouth next.
Leah
January 28, 2012 at 6:45 pm

Er… In religion class we were taught that cursing is not a sin (think it should be though) it just shows a sign of immaturity. Elaina, LaKeesha, and Jon… Would you say those words if Jesus were in the same room as you, or would you say them TO Jesus? If you don’t believe in Jesus then would you say it to your Prime Deity or what? I mean really guys? I’m 14 and approve this message.
きそこ
January 28, 2012 at 7:16 pm

Wow that was a big snowflake.
きそこ
January 28, 2012 at 7:22 pm

what made religion come into the mix of it all? this is bout a big snowflake not a stupid argument over what ever. I smell a troll.
- Deez Nutz
  January 28, 2012 at 11:26 pm
  
  No that’s your breath, we all smell it.
HJLF
January 28, 2012 at 7:45 pm

The absurdity and ephemeralness of an enormous snowflake are much like the opinions of people. I applaud Google for pointing out the absurdity of opinions and award winning snowflakes. Couldn’t come at a better time of the year. Question though, is this also an opinion on privacy policies?
Snow White
January 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm

Who cares about children – they suck and they are a pain in the butt.
Dan
January 28, 2012 at 8:31 pm

One of the “coolest” doodles I’ve ever seen.
- mademelolhard
  January 28, 2012 at 8:52 pm
  
  LOL
Falafel
January 28, 2012 at 8:46 pm

Why is there way more comments that are random cussing than people talking about the snowman
Falafel
January 28, 2012 at 8:48 pm

Snowflake sorry
Giorgio Tsoukalos
January 28, 2012 at 8:55 pm

I can’t explain it

…must be aliens.
flagfreak99
January 28, 2012 at 9:03 pm

Well, how about this!!! All you people that keep cursing have fun at your fast-food job while all of us *cough cough* mature people can have our high paying jobs… So have fun at McDonald’s!!
14 Year Old
January 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

1. Please desist from cussing. You and your cussy buddies above may not happen to care, but I wanted to read about snowflakes; not the downfall of the educated man (or woman). 2. If you don’t care about the article… why’d you read it? People like you amaze me.
krazeyval
January 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm

all this potty-mouthed talk began over a silly snowflake??? wow… really sad.
Reallynow.
January 28, 2012 at 10:36 pm

This is ridiculous, the article is on snowflakes & all you guys can think of is cussing!? Really now.
shayne
January 28, 2012 at 10:42 pm

uhn huj ya ok right
No Thanks
January 28, 2012 at 11:16 pm

“world’s larges snowflake”
krazeyval
January 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm

Linus and Lucy love to catch snowflakes on their tongues… one this big would knock em out! LOL!
Alandra
January 28, 2012 at 11:24 pm

I with everyone else who actually is using this web site as intended. Yes, it may be useless information that we all seem to hold onto but, it is interesting. However, people (immature people) have to ruin it for everyone else. I really don’t understand why the immaturity is even thought to be cool or funny in any way. If you are going to post anything that isn’t involved with the topic of the story, leave the site.
Alandra
January 28, 2012 at 11:31 pm

I am in agreement with the other people who are visiting this site for it’s intended purpose. Yes, this may be in the category of useless information that we all seem to hold onto but, it is interesting. I don’t under stand how people (immature people) find it cool or funny to post inconsiderate, crude, unnecessary, and ridiculous comments. If you are not going to use this site for it’s intended purpose, leave.
Lauren
January 28, 2012 at 11:41 pm

these comments r funny. How we get from “whoa big snowfflake!” to “stop cursing, u *****!”
Lauren
January 28, 2012 at 11:44 pm

O.o wow….how u got time 2 rite all of dat? get a life :/
Bren
January 28, 2012 at 11:59 pm

I find it funny you guys are fighting on a article about a snowflake. I just thought it was a LOL moment.
JosieM
January 29, 2012 at 12:33 am

I once thought words were just words
An expression only to be misinterpreted by the dull of mind
Yet years have shown that it is I who was the simpleton
Not knowing, not caring their true significance

Just one word can break a person’s will
A phrase or more much more damage still
Yet most do not realize what pain can be caused
From simply speaking before thinking of the reaction without pause

So guilty am I of this vicious cycle
Many things I have said with no remorse
To hurt the ones I hold so close

I look Above and pray for Grace
To crush this heart of stone
To mold the pieces of brokenness and hate into a Chalice to be filled with faith
One day to be filled to the brim
Then overflowing with love and peace as was meant to be