Aleriya
Aleriya t1_j1hsewi wrote
Reply to comment by notlikeyourex in Factbox: About 1.2 million without power in United States from winter storms by Smithy2232
Part of the difference is labor laws. There are people driving 30km to commute to work with no public transit alternative. Even if it's unsafe to drive, they will make an attempt because they are required to be at work, and they can't wait for the snow plows to come through.
One time I commuted into work when there was 30cm snow, and we got another 30cm during my shift. Most of the employees weren't able to get home, so we slept that night in the store.
Aleriya t1_irmtbog wrote
Reply to comment by pomewawa in Chris Nikic Becomes the First Athlete with Down Syndrome to Finish the Ironman World Championship by JesseB342
One of the symptoms of Down Syndrome is weakness and poor muscle tone. Everyone who completes an Ironman has to train very hard, but this guy probably had to train even harder.
Aleriya t1_j1hukjv wrote
Reply to comment by Orisara in Factbox: About 1.2 million without power in United States from winter storms by Smithy2232
The arctic. Barrow, Alaska (northern tip of Alaska) is about 20 degrees warmer than their usual.