AN ANNOTATED THERMOMETER 60F 15C 289K Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one in their wardrobe)
50F 10C 283K Miami residents turn on the heat (if they have a heating system)
40F 4C 277K * You can see your breath * Californians shiver uncontrollably * Minnesotans go swimming
35F 2C 275K Italian cars don't start
32F 0C 273K Water freezes
30F -1C 272K * You plan your vacation to Australia * Minnesotans put on T-shirts * Politicians begin to worry about the homeless * British cars don't start * Your boogers freeze
25F -4C 269K * Boston water freezes * Californians weep pitiably * Minnesotans eat ice cream * Canadians go swimming
20F -7C 266K * You can hear your breath * Politicians begin to talk about the homeless * New York City water freezes * Miami residents plan vacation further south
15F -9C 264K * French cars don't start * You plan a vacation in Mexico * Cat insists on sleeping in bed with you
10F -12C 261K * Too cold to ski * You need jumper cables to get the car going
5F -15C 258K * You plan your vacation in Houston * American cars don't start
0F -18C 255K * Alaskans put on T-shirts * Too cold to skate
-10F -23C 250K * German cars don't start * Eyes freeze shut when you blink
-15F -26C 247K * You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo * Arkansas stick tongue on metal objects * Miami residents cease to exist
-20F -29C 244K * Cat insists on sleeping in your pajamas with you * Politicians actually do something about the homeless * Minnesotans shovel snow off roof * Japanese cars don't start
-25F -32C 241K * Too cold to think * You need jumper cables to get the driver going
-30F -34C 239K * You plan a two week hot bath * The Mighty Mongahela freezes * Sweedish cars don't start
-40F -40C 233K * Californians disappear * Minnesotan button top button * Canadians put on sweaters * Your car helps you plan your trip South
-50F -46C 237K * Congressional hot air freezes * Alaskans close the bathroom window