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Where was the hottest air temperature on Earth recorded?

Death Valley in California holds the record for the hottest air temperature ever recorded on Earth: 134°F (56.7°C), measured at Furnace Creek in 1913.

Which places are among the wettest on Earth?

Mawsynram, a village in India's Meghalaya state, is one of the wettest places on Earth, averaging about 11,872 mm (467 inches) of rain a year.

What is one of the coldest permanently inhabited places on Earth?

The village of Oymyakon in Siberia is one of the coldest permanently inhabited places on Earth. It recorded a temperature of −67.7°C (−89.9°F) in 1933.

Why are Bulldogs at risk in hot weather?

Bulldogs have flat faces and narrow airways that make it hard to cool down by panting, so they can overheat quickly in hot weather. Owners need to limit exercise on warm days.

How is the Maine Coon built for cold weather?

The Maine Coon is basically built for winter, with a shaggy water-resistant coat, a thick neck ruff, tufted ears, big furry paws, and a long bushy tail it can wrap around itself for warmth.