jane 发表于 2004-1-22 12:36

ZT: Canadian Temperature Guide

Canadian TemperatureGuide

      50° Fahrenheit (10°C)
      Californians shiver uncontrollably,
      Canadians plant gardens
      
      35° Fahrenheit (1.6°C)
      Italian cars won't start,
      Canadians drive with thewindows down.

      32° Fahrenheit (0°C)
      American waterfreezes,
      Canadian water getsthicker.

      0° Fahrenheit (-17.9°C)
      New York City landlordsfinally turn on the heat,
      Canadians have the lastbarbecue of the season.

      -60° Fahrenheit(-51° C)
      Mt. St. Helensfreezes,
      Canadians Girl Guides sellcookies door to door.

      -100°Fahrenheit (-73° C)
      Santa Claus abandons theNorth Pole,
      Ottawa canal opens forskating.

      -173° Fahrenheit (-114°C)
      Ethyl alcoholfreezes,
      Canadians get frustratedwhen they can't thaw the keg.

      -460°Fahrenheit (-273° C)
      Absolute zero; all atomicmotion stops,
      Canadians start saying"cold eh?"

      -500° Fahrenheit (-295°C)
      Hell freezes over,
      Leafswin Stanley Cup.
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