The world’s tallest snowman is actually a snowwoman. In 2008, the residents of Bethel, Maine, in the US, built Olympia the snowwoman (right). Olympia stood an impressive 37.21m (just over 122ft) tall.
Science has contributed to determining how to build the ultimate snowman. It turns out that getting the right type of snow is key. Snow that accumulates when the air temperature is just above freezing, around 0–2°C (32–35°F) is best. At this temperature, free water is created between the ice crystals, which acts like a glue that allows your snowman to hold its shape. Snow with a moisture content between 3–8 per cent is ideal, but you’ll be faced with slush if it exceeds 15 per cent.