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Alternative Fact...

You hear the term "wind chill factor" all the time. But how does wind make you colder?

The answer is (literally) blowing in the wind...

Your body's internal temperature is around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. When the air is cold, that heat leaves your body. But it still provides a tiny insulating layer. Wind blows away that layer, making you feel colder.

While you're here, here's a simple explanation of why, no matter how cold it is where you are, global warming remains real.

Look... if you wanna dismiss global warming when the temperature around you drops, then you just gotta welcome it back when it rises back up. So ignore this guy.