Here is a guide to understanding Canadian/American differences:

TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART

10 C (50 Fahrenheit): Californians shiver uncontrollably.
Canadians plant gardens.

1.6 C (35 Fahrenheit): Italian cars won't start.
Canadians drive with the windows down.

0 C (32 Fahrenheit): American water freezes.
Canadian water gets thicker.

-18 C (0 F): New York's landlords finally turn on the heat.
Canadians have the last cookout of the season.

-51 C (-60 Fahrenheit): Mount St. Helens freezes.
Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.

-73 C (-100 Fahrenheit): Santa abandons the North Pole.
Canadians pull down their ear flaps.

-114 C (-173 Fahrenheit): Ethyl alcohol Freezes.
Canadians are frustrated when the keg won't thaw.

-273 C (-460 F): Absolute zero; all atomic motion ceases.
Canadians start saying "Cold, eh?"

-295 C (-500 Fahrenheit): Hell freezes over.
The Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

Have a great day everybody out there!

-Anya

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