本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛How fitting that we were sent this handy comparative temperature guide, just as wer were proundly proving what a hardy a breed we Canadians are.

50° FaHARENHEIT (10 °C)
Canlifornians shiver uncontrollably.
Canadians plant gardens.

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

32° FAHRENHEIT (0°C)
American water freezes.
Canadian water gets thicker.

0° FAHRENHEIT (-17.9°C)
New York City landlords finally turn on the heat.
Canadians have the last barbecue of the season.

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

-100° FAHRENHEIT (-73°C)
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
Ottawa canal opens for staking.

-173° FAHRENHEIT (-114°C)
Ethyl alcohol freezes.
Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.

-460° FAHRENHEIT (-273°C)
Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops.
Canadians start saying "cold eh?"

-500° FAHRENHEIT (-295°C)
Hell freezes over.
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