Temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona reached a record-breaking high on June 26, 1990, at a sweltering 122°F (50°C)! However, that incredible record may soon be broken, since it’s now going up to 116°F (47°C), with concrete registering a painful 168°F (76°C)!
It’s currently becoming harder and harder to escape from this unreal heatwave, since many flights are being canceled. To add insult to injury, lots of people are reporting that their things are literally getting cooked or melted in the sun, and you’ll find some of the most shocking ones below!
10. This scorpion couldn't handle the heat, so he decided to chill out in the pool for a while.
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