Date:         Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:10:19 -0700
Reply-To:     "Richard A. Jones" <jones@COYOTE.COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         "Richard A. Jones" <jones@COYOTE.COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: cultural diversity (on Friday  ;-)
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>
>   "Cold" is a relative term.
>   Use the handy list below to overcome the confusion.
>
>    Degrees (Fahrenheit)
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>    * 65F   Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night
>    * 60F   Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one)
>    * 50F   Miami residents turn on the heat
>    * 45F   Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts
>    * 40F   You can see your breath
>            Californians shiver uncontrollably
>            Minnesotans go swimming
>    * 35F   Italian cars don't start
>    * 32F   Water freezes
>    * 30F   You plan your vacation to Australia
>    * 25F   Ohio water freezes
>            Californians weep pitiably
>            Minnesotans eat ice cream
>            Canadians go swimming
>    * 20F   Politicians begin to talk about the homeless
>            New York City water freezes
>            Miami residents plan vacation further South
>    * 15F   French cars don't start
>            Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you
>    * 10F   You need jumper cables to get the car going
>    * 5F    American cars don't start
>    * 0F    Alaskans put on T-shirts
>    * -10   German cars don't start
>            Eyes freeze shut when you blink
>    * -15   You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo
>            Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects
>            Miami residents cease to exist
>    * -20   Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you
>            Politicians actually do something about the homeless
>            Minnesotans shovel snow off roof
>            Japanese cars don't start
>    * -25   Too cold to think
>            You need jumper cables to get the driver going
>    * -30   You plan a two week hot bath
>            Swedish cars don't start
>    * -40   Californians disappear
>            Minnesotans button top button
>            Canadians put on sweaters
>            Your car helps you plan your trip South
>    * -50   Congressional hot air freezes
>            Alaskans close the bathroom window
>    * -80   Hell freezes over
>            Polar bears move South
>            Viking Fans order hot cocoa at the game
>    * -90   Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets
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