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Beyond the clouds

Why Lakes Are Either Crystal Clear or a Mystery Soup with No In-Between
Why Lakes Are Either Crystal Clear or a Mystery Soup with No In-Between
The Truth About Paddleboarding: A Workout Disguised as a Leisure Activity
The Truth About Paddleboarding: A Workout Disguised as a Leisure Activity
How to Spot the One Warm Patch in a Freezing River (And Whether You Want To)
How to Spot the One Warm Patch in a Freezing River (And Whether You Want To)
Why Getting Splashed Unexpectedly Is the Rudest Thing Water Can Do
Why Getting Splashed Unexpectedly Is the Rudest Thing Water Can Do
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Thinking a Wave Won’t Hit You and Then It Does
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Thinking a Wave Won’t Hit You and Then It Does
Why a Hotel Pool Always Feels Luxurious Until You Realize It’s Just a Giant Bathtub
Why a Hotel Pool Always Feels Luxurious Until You Realize It’s Just a Giant Bathtub
Why Public Pool Water Always Smells Like a Chemistry Experiment Gone Wrong
Why Public Pool Water Always Smells Like a Chemistry Experiment Gone Wrong
The Scientific Mystery of Why Your Feet Freeze in the Water While Your Face Sweats
The Scientific Mystery of Why Your Feet Freeze in the Water While Your Face Sweats
How to Enter a Cold Pool Without Losing Your Dignity
How to Enter a Cold Pool Without Losing Your Dignity
The Eternal Debate: Is Lake Water 'Refreshing' or Just Plain Cold?
The Eternal Debate: Is Lake Water 'Refreshing' or Just Plain Cold?
Why No One Warns You About the Arctic Chill of Getting Out of a Pool
Why No One Warns You About the Arctic Chill of Getting Out of a Pool
How to Find the Perfect Swimming Spot Without Walking on Scorching Sand
How to Find the Perfect Swimming Spot Without Walking on Scorching Sand
The Unwritten Rules of Sharing a Pool with Strangers (And Why No One Follows Them)
The Unwritten Rules of Sharing a Pool with Strangers (And Why No One Follows Them)
Why Floating in a Lazy River Feels Like the Ultimate Life Achievement
Why Floating in a Lazy River Feels Like the Ultimate Life Achievement
How to Convince Yourself a Freezing Pool Is 'Refreshing'
How to Convince Yourself a Freezing Pool Is 'Refreshing'
The Science Behind Jumping Into a Lake and Immediately Regretting It
The Science Behind Jumping Into a Lake and Immediately Regretting It
Why the Ocean Feels Like a Bathtub One Day and an Ice Bucket the Next
Why the Ocean Feels Like a Bathtub One Day and an Ice Bucket the Next
Why Hotel Pools Are Either Too Cold or Just Suspiciously Warm
Why Hotel Pools Are Either Too Cold or Just Suspiciously Warm
How to Keep the Travel Mood Alive Even When the Weather Has Other Plans
How to Keep the Travel Mood Alive Even When the Weather Has Other Plans
How the Pavement in Some Cities Feels Like It’s Personally Attacking You
How the Pavement in Some Cities Feels Like It’s Personally Attacking You
Why Some Hotel Rooms Feel Like Saunas While Others Are Antarctic Research Centers
Why Some Hotel Rooms Feel Like Saunas While Others Are Antarctic Research Centers
The Physics of Your Drink Evaporating Before You Even Take a Sip
The Physics of Your Drink Evaporating Before You Even Take a Sip
The Secret to Finding the Only Restaurant With Perfect Outdoor Seating
The Secret to Finding the Only Restaurant With Perfect Outdoor Seating
Why Some Travel Destinations Make Your Hair Look Amazing and Others Destroy It
Why Some Travel Destinations Make Your Hair Look Amazing and Others Destroy It
Why the Best Spots on the Beach Are Also the Least Comfortable Ones
Why the Best Spots on the Beach Are Also the Least Comfortable Ones
The Science of Instantly Regretting Wearing Jeans on a Hot Travel Day
The Science of Instantly Regretting Wearing Jeans on a Hot Travel Day
The Ultimate Packing Challenge: Fitting for 4 Climates in One Carry-On
The Ultimate Packing Challenge: Fitting for 4 Climates in One Carry-On
Why Walking Across a Large Plaza Always Feels Like a Desert Expedition
Why Walking Across a Large Plaza Always Feels Like a Desert Expedition
Why Swimming Pools at Resorts Are Either Too Warm or Arctic Cold
Why Swimming Pools at Resorts Are Either Too Warm or Arctic Cold
How to Pretend You’re Enjoying a Historical Site While Slowly Overheating
How to Pretend You’re Enjoying a Historical Site While Slowly Overheating
How Every City Has That One Spot That’s Weirdly 10 Degrees Warmer
How Every City Has That One Spot That’s Weirdly 10 Degrees Warmer
Why Renting a Bike Sounds Fun Until You Realize the Pavement Is 200°F
Why Renting a Bike Sounds Fun Until You Realize the Pavement Is 200°F
The Struggle of Trying to Eat Street Food Before It Melts in Your Hand
The Struggle of Trying to Eat Street Food Before It Melts in Your Hand
Why It’s Impossible to Predict How Much Water You’ll Need While Sightseeing
Why It’s Impossible to Predict How Much Water You’ll Need While Sightseeing
The Mystery of Why Museums Are Always the Coldest Places on Earth
The Mystery of Why Museums Are Always the Coldest Places on Earth
Why That Famous Fountain Is Either Too Cold or Too Crowded to Enjoy
Why That Famous Fountain Is Either Too Cold or Too Crowded to Enjoy
How a Long Drive Feels Different in Every Type of Climate
How a Long Drive Feels Different in Every Type of Climate
Why That Famous Landmark Is Always More Exhausting to Reach Than Expected
Why That Famous Landmark Is Always More Exhausting to Reach Than Expected
The Hidden Battle Between Hotel Room Freezing Cold Tiles vs. Warm Sheets
The Hidden Battle Between Hotel Room Freezing Cold Tiles vs. Warm Sheets
How to Stay Stylish When the Weather Is Doing Its Best to Ruin You
How to Stay Stylish When the Weather Is Doing Its Best to Ruin You
The Science of Choosing the Wrong Side of the Street for Shade
The Science of Choosing the Wrong Side of the Street for Shade
How Walking on Sand Feels 10x Harder in Hot Weather
How Walking on Sand Feels 10x Harder in Hot Weather
What Happens When You Underestimate How Cold Stone Floors Can Get
What Happens When You Underestimate How Cold Stone Floors Can Get
Why It’s Impossible to Eat Outside Without the Weather Making It a Sport
Why It’s Impossible to Eat Outside Without the Weather Making It a Sport
Why Every Local Says “It’s Never Usually This Hot/Cold” (And Why It Always Is)
Why Every Local Says “It’s Never Usually This Hot/Cold” (And Why It Always Is)
The Temperature vs. Ice Cream Consumption Formula You Need to Know
The Temperature vs. Ice Cream Consumption Formula You Need to Know
The Fine Line Between a Refreshing Swim and an Unexpected Ice Bath
The Fine Line Between a Refreshing Swim and an Unexpected Ice Bath
How to Survive a “Mild Hike” That Turns Into a Temperature Experiment
How to Survive a “Mild Hike” That Turns Into a Temperature Experiment