11 Surprising Polar Plunge Impacts

The lakefront in Chicago, Illinois as temperatures hovered around -20 degrees on January 30, 2019. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 30 January 2019 07:58 PM EST ET

The polar vortex that’s gripping the nation with sub-zero temperatures, savage snowstorms, and punishing winds has had a topsy-turvy effect on normal life.

Yes, winter can be challenging, but Mother Nature’s behavior in the past 48 hours has literally changed the way we live.

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The polar vortex that's gripping the nation with sub-zero temperatures, savage snowstorms, and punishing winds has had a topsy-turvy effect on normal life.Yes, winter can be challenging, but Mother Nature's behavior in the past 48 hours has literally changed the way we...
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