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Its hot outside but my forehead is cold why is this?

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Perspiration : After you sweat, the liquid in the skin surface acts as a coolant, and therefore makes you feel a bit colder on purpose.

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Answered 4/28/2015

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