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[PHOTOS] These 11 Polar Vortex Problems Will Make You Love Malaysia More

So, you think the Malaysian heat is anything but cool? Let's warm up to what the US is facing lately with their extremely cold Polar Vortex. Warning: get ready for a culture shock.

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Problem #1: It's so cold that Lake Michigan is full of gigantic, spherical ice balls

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A YouTube user uploaded video of the phenomenon in Glen Arbor, Mich., yesterday. The clip shows thousands of rounded, boulder-sized ice balls bobbing up and down in the water.

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Problem #2: It's so cold the water in the toilet bowl freezes

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Problem #3: It's so cold that a bubble can freeze in just seconds

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Problem #4: It's so cold that it even snows inside the apartment

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Problem #5: It's so cold that Lake Superior looks likes the Fortress of Solitude right now

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Problem #6: It's so cold that there are icicles forming in New York City subway stations

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Problem #7: It's so cold that you can't get in your car

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Problem #8: It's so cold that the Chicago skyline is framed by icicles in Illinois

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Problem #9: It's so cold that the fruits are encased in ice

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Problem #10: It's actually so cold that the Niagara Falls is literally frozen

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Problem #11: It's so cold that this is what happens when you toss a pot of boiling water into the sky

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Now, do you still hate the Malaysian heat?

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