It's So Cold in Siberia, Eyelashes are Freezing (PHOTOS)

People in parts of the Yakutia region of Russia are no strangers to the cold. This past week, temperatures dipped into the 70s below zero Fahrenheit in parts of Siberia, but locals are out and about, sporting frozen eyelashes and eyebrows in the frigid climate. 

The towns of Oymyakon and Yakutsk are both often referred to as some of the coldest places on Earth. Oymyakon's nickname is the "Pole of Cold," and for good reason. Between January 12 - 17, temperatures in the village did not rise above -60 degrees Fahrenheit, according to OGIMET.

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Oymyakon lies about 2,000 miles northeast of Beijing, China, is home to about 500 people. Temperatures in the area are so cold that cars must be left running to prevent batteries from dying due to the cold. CNN reported that temperatures seen this past week are cold enough to cause frostbite in under five minutes if skin is exposed. The news outlet also found from a local news source that schools only close when thermometers read minus 68 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 

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