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"Abolish ICE" wins overwhelming majority of votes in Chicago's "Name a...
In early February, we reported that the City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Department was running its fourth annual "You Name a Snowplow" contest. Residents could vote for up to six names from...
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Watch ice volcanoes spray frozen water along the Great Lakes
Ice volcanoes are short-lived formations that appear along very cold lake shorelines, most commonly near the Great Lakes. This video shows what they look like when they "erupt." They resemble small...
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Frozen methane bubbles make this lake look like a portal to another world
At first glance, this frozen lake looks like it's full of neatly stacked UFOs hovering beneath the ice. What you're actually seeing is methane gas released by bacteria as they decompose organic matter...
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Hunt for frozen puddle art hiding in your neighborhood
These frozen puddles display beautiful patterns — spirals, tree rings, dendrites. Each one is unique. If you live somewhere cold, this is your sign to get off your phone and hunt for frozen puddle art....
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The giant ice pillar of Lycksele, Sweden: a 25-year winter tradition
The Lycksele Ice Pillar in Lapland, Sweden, is the world's tallest ice pillar. Every winter, locals rebuild this town's monument with love. This fun tradition has been going on for over 25 years....
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Skiers have been throwing underwear into trees since the 1950s
Ever spotted a tree mysteriously draped in underwear and wondered if you've stumbled upon nature's laundry day? You're actually looking at what skiers affectionately call a "panty tree" – a quirky...
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What to do if you fall through ice: simple survival steps demonstrated in a...
This is a fantastic video explaining what to do if you fall through ice. The video cuts to the point as a guy gives us a real-life demo. He falls into the ice on purpose to teach us what to do, and...
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Why isn't your snowman as good as this snowman?
Snowman-building season is officially here for those who live in colder regions. In an awe-inspiring photo posted by Got Weird, a 17 foot tall snowman towers obliquely over two little girls. The...
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Creative snowman ideas to inspire your snow sculptures this December
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Happy December to all Happy Mutants. Here are some outside-the-box snowman creations to inspire your snow sculptures this year. Slides 1...
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Ice skating through a "drowned forest"
Watch someone ice skate through a "drowned forest" in this stunning video. Skating past all these winter trees sticking up out of the ice looks like it would be endlessly fun, but also a bit scary....
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Spectacular "snownado" swirls toward a huge crowd of awestruck skiers in...
A spectacular "snownado" spun its way across the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, on Saturday, much to the delight of a huge crowd of cheering skiers. "Oh my God," said one, as many others yelled...
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Snow angel made by a swooping owl
Here's a snow angel created by an owl, who was likely swooping down to catch some prey. I love the imprint that its giant wingspan left behind. What a beautiful thing this would be to come across...
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How Siberian people shower and do laundry in -95°F weather
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area when it gets below about 50°F, people start bundling up and complaining about the cold. A heartier bunch live in Yakutia, Siberia where winter temperatures can drop...
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Keep your nose cozy this winter in a vintage kooky nose warmer
Keep your nose cozy this winter in a vintage wool nose warmer. In the 1960's these nose warmers made their debut. They were sold by the Hanover House mail order company. As someone whose nose does not...
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Guy replaces bike wheels with saw blades so he can ride across the ice
Um… OK. Just don't pedal in a circle too many times.[Via Laughing Squid]Image: YouTube
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Man cleans snow off driveway with flamethrower (VIDEO)
This Kentucky man is not about shovels. He's cleaning off snow from his driveway with a flamethrower. A man dressed as Cousin Eddie from the holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"...
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Don't do this with a Bluetooth headphone knit hat
I wear warm socks and put on gloves for a Chicago winter run. I am confident my knit hat is well-charged before pulling it down on my head. Not charged for heat but for sound. I power up my hat and...
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Beautiful black and white footage of snowboarding
Nicholas Wolken and Lars Popp hit the slopes of Mount Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Bachelor in this sumptuously shot in all kinds of precipitation: It's also a slight hint to the predominantly...
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Canadian officials caution against letting moose do this to your car
You are probably not into licking cars while in Canada, but moose seem to love it. Cars are generally caked with road salt in the Canadian winter months and moose love licking that salt. Oh hi, moose....
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Facebook post leads to Nazi-stolen painting returned to Jewish family
The Arkell Museum in upstate New York posted a picture on its Facebook page of its painting "Winter" by American artist Gari Melchers, unaware that the Mosse family of Berlin originally owned it before...
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