I heard this story on 1010 WINS this morning, but I can't find it on their site, so you're going to have to take my word for it. (Or call me Liar Liar, Pants on Fire – up to you.)
Apparently a group of parents in New York are up in arms about how insanely hot playground equipment is in public parks this summer. With the thermometer hitting 90+ degrees and humidity at approximately 1000%, the metal climbing apparatuses are quite warm to the touch. In fact, our old pal the jungle gym can reach – ready for this? – 165 degrees.
That's the proper temperature for cooked chicken, so at least your kids will avoid bird flu as they spontaneously combust.
I always thought the metal stuff at the playground seemed hot on summer days, but 165 degrees? That's crazy. If this is true, let's be careful out there, folks.
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