Colder Than Sin, Confirmed Scientifically (Sort Of)
This morning, the Chicago wind hit us so hard we nearly filed a police report. The office thermostat smugly read a cozy 68°F, but outside? The weather report said -6°F, which is just a polite way of saying "your soul will attempt to leave your body."
Naturally, we had to verify this ourselves. So, we rummaged through the surplus pile and unearthed our trusty Taylor alcohol thermometer—the one that’s been in the back room so long it might qualify for senior discounts. It’s not exactly designed for subzero temps, but hey, when has that ever stopped us?
We took it outside, let it sit for a minute, and watched the alcohol level plummet like the clearance price on last year’s mystery gadgets. Then it just… stopped. No more movement, as if to say, Yeah, I quit. You’re on your own.
While our thermometer wasn’t feeling cooperative, we did reach a solid scientific conclusion: It is, without a doubt, colder than sin outside. But we know Chicago isn’t the only place dealing with this deep freeze—so how cold is it where you are? Send us a picture, a story, or just a heartfelt complaint to share@sciplus.com about how your car now makes the same sound as our thermometer: absolute silence.
And if you’re thinking, Wow, I need one of these surplus beauties for my own questionable experiments!—well, we only have one. If you want it, send us an email. First come, first brrrr-ved.
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