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Frostbite

(En espaƱol: Congelación superficial)

Say: frost-byte

Brrrrr... pass the hat and mittens, please! Frostbite is what happens when skin is exposed to cold temperatures and freezes. This can damage your skin and parts of your body, such as fingers and toes, so bundle up!




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