How An Igloo Keeps You Warm

submitted by Huzzaz on 01/10/17 1

Building a perfect igloo takes cool science! Don’t miss the next video! SUBSCRIBE! ►► bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ If you ever find yourself stranded in the snowy Arctic (or bored in Minecraft), you’re gonna need to know how to build an igloo. But how can building a house made of ice keep you warm? The science behind building an igloo is the same reason that otters and reindeer don't freeze to death! LEARN MORE: There really ARE 50 Eskimo words for snow: wapo.st/2iwThf3 PBS Idea Channel - An Infinite Number of Words for Snow www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX6i2M4AoZw Why there’s no such thing as cold: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akd7MMRKDwc How early humans settled the Arctic: uaf.edu/files/olli/Denbigh-Slides_lowres.pdf How to build a scientifically perfect igloo: www.popsci.com/how-to-build-an-igloo FOLLOW US: It’s Okay To Be Smart is hosted by Joe Hanson, Ph.D. Facebook: www.facebook.com/itsokaytobesmart Twitter: @okaytobesmart @DrJoeHanson Tumblr: www.itsokaytobesmart.com Instagram: @DrJoeHanson Snapchat: YoDrJoe Produced by PBS Digital Studios Music via APM Stock images from Shutterstock www.shutterstock.com

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