Think positive, think positive...
Sure, there's all kinds of nice things about single digit and negative temperatures and probably many beneficial side effects to minus ten degree and lower wind chills. Uhm. Well. Lessee. Right, I remember, the dog doesn't track wet footprints into the house or car. It's also a great incentive to sit on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa and a C++ compiler.
Is this what your hot coco looks like?
EEEEWWWWWWwwwwwww!
This is when the milk is cold, after a vigorous stirring. The "smooth mouth feel" doesn't kick in until after steaming/warming.
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