Bikinis and Brrr in Alaska

In a chilly Alaskan scene, a group of young women and men gather in front of a University of Alaska Fairbanks display, jaws dropping at the jaw-dropping temperature reading: a bone-chilling -49F. But amidst the icy blast, there’s a sight that defies all logic—the men are clad only in shorts, while the women sport bikinis as if they’ve mistaken the frozen tundra for a tropical paradise.

Did they miss the memo on Alaska’s infamous winters? With temperatures plummeting to sub-zero levels, it’s no secret that Alaska’s winters are among the coldest on Earth. Yet, here they stand, braving the elements in their beachwear. Brave!