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elievable Cold Facts You Need to Know! Did you know that the coldest place on Earth is not at the North Pole or South Pole, but in Antarctica? The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth is -12
8.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which was taken at the Soviet Union’s Vostok Station in Antarctica in 198
3. This is definitely a fact you cannot believe! The lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Prospect Creek, Alaska on January 23, 197
1. The temperature was -80 degrees Fahrenheit! Can you imagine how cold that must have been? Another incredible, yet true, fact is that snowflakes are not always six-sided. In fact, they can have up to 200 sides! The shape and size of a snowflake depend on the temperature and humidity in the atmosphere. Although it may seem impossible, there is a type of animal that can survive without oxygen for an extended period of time. The Alaskan Wood Frog is capable of surviving up to eight months of freezing temperatures without oxygen. They are able to do this by essentially putting themselves into a state of suspended animation. Have you ever heard the saying “hot water freezes faster than cold water”? This is actually a true phenomenon called the Mpemba effect. Although scientists are still trying to fully understand why this happens, it is believed that hot water loses heat faster than cold water due to the characteristics of its molecular bonds, which causes it to freeze faster. The coldest temperature ever recorded on the planet Neptune is -360 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to its distance from the sun, causing it to have a very low surface temperature. Lastly, did you know that there are some people who are allergic to cold temperatures? This is known as cold urticaria, and when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures, it can cause hives, swelling, and itching. This is a rare condition, but it is believed to affect up to 1 in 100,000 people. In conclusion, these cold facts are just a few examples of the amazing and sometimes unbelievable things that can occur in our world. It is truly incredible to think about the extremes of temperature and conditions that exist and how they can impact our lives and environment in so many different ways.