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Minus 33 (the temp the parent referenced) is about the same in Celsius and Fahrenheit. I’m an American that lives in Europe but travels to MN/WI for family and noticed that convergence.

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-40 is the actual convergence point.

I believe that’s why it was qualified with “almost”

I'm originally from MN but have been using C almost exclusively for the last 10-15 years. Can confirm, -33 is "fuckin' cold" territory either way. Below like -25C it's all the same to me - bundle up as much as humanly possible and limit time outside, and if there's any wind at all, just nope.

That's like "you cry because it's so cold and then your tears freeze on your eyelashes and it physically hurts". I don't like it. Also, don't live in MN anymore

I never got used to your eyes sticking closed for a brief moment every time you blink

Incorrect. You are thinking of -40.

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