# Snow Globe

A snow globe is a magical decoration filled with water and tiny scenes. When you shake it, snowflakes swirl around!

- **Category:** [Wonders](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/wonders)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

![Snow Globe](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424461/objects/5453.jpg)

## Appearance

The Snow Globe is a clear, spherical glass or plastic container, often set on a decorative pedestal. Inside, a tiny scene is suspended in a liquid, which swirls with shimmering 'snow' when agitated. Its enclosed, miniature world with floating particles makes it visually distinctive.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Some extremely rare, antique snow globes can be incredibly valuable, selling for thousands of dollars!
- The 'snow' can be tiny plastic flakes, ceramic particles, glitter, or even ground-up eggshells!
- The clear liquid inside is usually water mixed with a secret ingredient to prevent mold and freezing!
- The first snow globe was created by accident in 1900, while trying to improve surgical lamps!

## Measurements & details

- **Material:** Glass or plastic dome, liquid, resin figures, various base materials

## Traits

- [Artificial](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/artificial): Artificial refers to objects or materials made by human intervention rather than natural processes.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.

## Collections

- [Miscellaneous Wonders](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/miscellaneous-wonders)
- [Wonders](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/wonders)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Snow Globe?

Compare shape, texture, structure and where you found it. Worn shells, feathers, pine cones, coral and bone can look like something else entirely. Nature Find Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### What is Snow Globe made of?

Glass or plastic dome, liquid, resin figures, various base materials

## More Wonders

- [Seashell](https://www.snappit.app/explore/seashell)
- [Conch Shell](https://www.snappit.app/explore/conch-shell)
- [Sand Dollar](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sand-dollar)
- [Starfish (Dried)](https://www.snappit.app/explore/starfish-dried)

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Source: [Snow Globe: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/snow-globe)