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Why should you let snow melt before you drink it?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Eating snow and ice directly may sound like a good idea at the time, but it actually brings down your core body temperature. This can speed up the process of dehydration.
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Why should you let snow melt before you drink it?

  • To avoid dehydration
  • To avoid brain freeze
  • It’s dirty
  • To avoid cutting your mouth
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