New record! Call Guinness
this post was submitted on 06 Mar 2024
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The max on this graph is 21.2. Each year, the time when cooling begins is getting later. If it's anything like last year, it seems possible it could break 21.5. Where is this 21.9 coming from?
My guess is that it’s actually 21.19 and they missed a 1
Yes, I skip a one 😅
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Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Having such large gaps on a linear graph is actually fucking scary. It looks like things are accelerating fast now, which make me think it might already be a runaway effect.
My retirement savings will probably be enough after all.
We just keep winning the race!
