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They live in -60C: Oymyakon

In Oymyakon, a town annexed to the Republic of Sakha in Russia, the temperature dropped to -60C. The cold weather in the area affects living conditions too.

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They live in -60C: Oymyakon

Because of the cold weather in the area, wearing glasses in the open air can cause them to stick to the face.

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They live in -60C: Oymyakon

The frozen ground makes it difficult for indoor sanitary installation, which is why most toilets are outside.

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They live in -60C: Oymyakon

Cold weather also complicates digging graves. Before funerals, the ground is heated with bonfires.