Did you know? Lesser known facts about winter

We all are super intelligent souls but yet there are some lesser known facts about winter we aren’t familiar with. Check them out.

22 million ton salt for USA roads

More than 22 million tons of salt are used on USA roads each winter. That comes out to about 137 pounds of salt per person.

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This season dulls sexual sensations

Winter cold increases a person’s appetite – which can, in turn, lower the libido. Unfortunately, weight gain decreases libido and makes both men and women sexually less adventurous.

What is Chionophobia?

Chionophobia is the persistent fear of snow, especially becoming trapped by snow. The term is derived from the Greek words Chion and Phobos, meaning “snow” and “fear,” respectively.

Three friends of winter

Meet the three friends of winter: Pine, Plum, and Bamboo. They are frequently referred to as the “Three Friends of Winter,” considering that they all do fairly well during the season. For instance, pines and bamboo will, in fact, keep their green foliage even during low temperature.

Colour-changing Artic Fox

Depending on the season, some animals, in fact, change colour! For instance, the arctic fox’s fur changes to white during winter so that it can more effectively camouflage against snow.

Chinese plum blossom

Although we generally think of winter months as being quite unproductive for plant life, there are plants like the Chinese plum blossom (the national flower of the Republic of China), that blossom in cold weather. Since the flower appears just before spring, it is a symbol of optimism and perseverance.

Bachelor’s party

This traditional bachelor’s party has traced back from ancient Sparta when soldiers would hold dinner parties in honour to celebrate the groom’s last night as a single man. This tradition has become a fashion today with lots of modern variations.

From the January 2018 issue of FHM India.