Jan
16
2004
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School was closed today. No, it's not snowing, or icy on the roads or anything. It's just cold. They closed schools today because it's cold? Yeah, I know it's because they're worried about kids walking to school, or waiting for the bus - but the parent that will let their kid walk to school in -12 degree weather, will probably let their kid "play outside" today when they're home. Shutting the schools down won't make the parents be more aware.
On the news last night they grabbed a parent for a quote: "Closing the schools down because it's cold?! That's crazy! We're making our kids soft!" She was from Minnesota were it is currently 27 °F. But she makes a good point. We don't get the day off from work because it's cold. What are we REALLY teaching them? Dress like an idiot and you get days off?! These same idiot kids (and parents for that matter) will be complaining that they are still in school the last week of June and it's SOOOO HOT!
Temperature Conversion Chart
60°F - Southern Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in New England sunbathe.
50°F - New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. People in New England plant gardens.
40°F - Italian & English cars won't start. People in New England drive with the windows down.
32°F - Distilled water freezes. Maine's Moose Head Lake's water gets thicker.
20°F - Floridians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats. People in New England throw on a flannel shirt.
15°F - New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in New England have the last cookout before it gets cold.
0°F - All the people in Miami die. New Englanders close the windows.
-10°F - Californians fly away to Mexico. The Girl Scouts in New England are selling cookies door to door.
-25°F - Hollywood disintegrates. People in New England get out their winter coats.
-40°F - Washington DC runs out of hot air. People in New England let the dogs sleep indoors.
Fun Fact: -40°F and -40°C are the same temperature
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