Episode 6 · 1.7 minutes · first aired October 17

Cold Enough For You

Strangers say 'cold enough for you?' and it is never about the cold.

Dr. Ingrid Solvang-Hale of Duluth explains to Vera Bullock why strangers announce the weather to each other, and what they secretly mean.

From the interview

Vera BullockDr. Solvang-Hale, why do strangers announce the weather in line?
Dr. Ingrid Solvang-HaleThey are not announcing weather. They are sending a ping. It means: I am a safe person, please do not speak further.

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