It’s the afternoon on a Wednesday, and the work week is dragging. Take a break and indulge in some buzzy news, must-see videos, and latest gossip, providing perfect fodder for when you run out of things to say to that girl you just introduced yourself to at the bar, or your boss in the elevator.

It’s cold. Like, too cold. But no matter how cold we are, everyone else is cold, so why bother complaining? Because complaining can be linked to a direct source of imaginary heat. Right? Here’s how to complain about the cold without being that person complaining about the cold. [Bustle]

Did you know that, when it’s freezing, if you boil a pot of water and throw it into air, it will turn into snow before it hits the ground? Did you also know that there’s a frighteningly high number of people on Twitter who lack common sense? [Buzzfeed]

But look how cool!

At least this polar vortex is only a once-in-a-while thing, right? Wrong, says Bill Nye. This shit’s gonna take over the country every winter. Pourquoiiiiii [CNBC]

Hey, at least some pretty pictures of everything being frozen have come out of the freezing temperatures, right? I can feel the cold coming through the computer screen when I look at these. Seriously. BRRRR [Bustle]

Because internet, here are memes that take the biting cold of the polar vortex and give them a lighter spin. We give you the Amy Poehler Vortex. [Bustle]

“Wait but I want more polar vortex memes,” you said. Well here. [Heavy]

“No but like more than that,” you continued. Okay here! [Carbonated]

How cold is it, CNN? This cold. Warning: If you don’t think you can comfortably see palm trees and ice in the same photo, don’t read on. [CNN]

Don’t let the cold discourage you from enjoying Grade A food and drink. 15 bars and restaurants with fireplaces. [BostInno]

Obvious tip off: Wear more clothes. Here’s how to layer. [BostInno]

Don’t worry, Boston. Not only is it colder elsewhere, but it’s going to be 50 degrees this weekend. Sounds normal.