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Helpful map of the USA (lemmy.world)
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[–] 37 points 2 years ago (3 children)

The colder the weather gets, the more we tend to be nice. Its just natural when you're living in a state/province where breaking down on the side of the road in winter can mean death.

And I'm only half kidding. I do honestly believe that a shared experience of harsh winters creates empathy. Same reason Nordic countries are nice to each other mostly as well.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago

    I think there is some truth to this.

    When I lived in an apartment, many times I would shovel my neighbor's parking spot if it looked like they were working late during a snow storm. There's nothing worse than coming home after a long day to three feet of snow you have to shovel immediately.

    Or helping someone whose car is stuck in snow and can't drive away. We've all helped at least one person by giving them a push.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    That actually tracks

    Look at the "mean" spots: summers get over 110-120 in a lot of those places

    Seem and are mean is the SW, where we keep death valley

    You KNOW people are bigger assholes when it's hot. We ALL do

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