Penguins sure are adorable with their silly waddle and their tuxedo-inspired coloring, but they’re actually much tougher than they seem. These cold-climate birds live in the snow and ice, and they make it seem pretty effortless. Don’t penguins ever get cold?

First of all, penguins are quite hefty for their size. Emperor penguins weigh around 66 pounds, much of which is a thick layer of fat underneath the skin, which means that it takes them quite a bit longer to cool off than it would smaller birds. Penguins’ feathers also help to shield them from the Arctic climate. Unlike most birds’ feathers, the feathers on a penguin are very short and have an under-layer of wool-like down, which keeps them warm and dry. As for their feet, penguins have a much more developed circulatory system that enables them to adjust blood flow to the feet depending on the temperature. And, if you’ve ever watched penguins in a zoo or on television, you know that they have the impressive tendency to huddle together in a group to keep one another warm!

Penguins don't freeze, but they do get very, very cold [New Scientist]
Do Penguins Get Cold? [Super Science]
How Penguins Survive Cold Conditions [Cool Antarctica]
Why Penguins’ Feet Don’t Freeze [Today I Found Out]

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The Cinemark movie theater chain is one of the country’s most popular due to its low prices and its wide selection of the latest Hollywood films, and the Cinemark Pasadena location doesn’t disappoint.

Regulars of this spacious movie theater say that although it might be a bit dated, its convenient location and affordable prices make it well worth a visit. There is a full service snack bar with the usual movie favorites, from soft drinks to buttered popcorn, as well as a full arcade with a number of fun games perfect for passing the time before a movie. The theater was updated a few years back, and it now has RealD 3D technology, stadium seating, and high frame rate projectors that make the movie-going experience even more enjoyable.

Cinemark Hollywood Movies 20 costs $5.50 for an adult matinee and $6.50 for an adult evening ticket. Senior and child discounts are available. Check the website for a full list of showtimes.

Cinemark Hollywood Movies 20
2101 East Beltway 8
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 475-8180
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If you’re a craft beer aficionado in the Pasadena area, The Republic House is the place to be. This stylish pub carries a very impressive selection of craft beers, including a good number of rare options that you won't find anywhere else in town. More than 51 taps line the beer wall, a variety of cans and bottles fill the coolers, and there are always five nitro kegs that frequently rotate with different types of beer.

The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about each item on the menu, and there’s even a “Beer Nerd” who maintains the menu and can provide even more information about each beer. The Republic House also offers a great selection of spirits and wines for those who—gasp!—aren’t fans of beer.

In addition to its beer menu, the Republic House serves a food menu full of upscale bar food items.

The Republic House
7219 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 385-1553
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