In case you didn't notice,Watch The Hills Have Thighs (2010) full movie it's very cold across parts of the globe, stretching from a good chunk of the U.S. to the UK and Europe and even down into India this New Year's Eve. The coldest in decades, in fact, and the chill is going to hang around for a bit.

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While that makes it incredibly inconvenient to do anything that doesn't involve being on your couch under around a dozen or so blankets, the weather does make for some interesting images and you can enjoy them without having to dig out your gloves and scarf.

Here are some images from around the U.S. and abroad the world says goodbye to the dumpster fire that was 2017 while your uncle shares tired Game of Thrones"Winter is coming" memes on Facebook.

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In Erie, Pennsylvania, there's been so much snow that they've resorted to new ways of transport.

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Frozen pizza has a whole new meaning for this squirrel chomping on frozen pizza crust in Maryland Credit: The Washington Post/Getty Images Revellers stay warm in Times Square early morning as they prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations. Credit: AFP/Getty Images Technically, this is not a selfie but don't tell the snowman Credit: PA Images via Getty Images Icicles in India are a thing of particular beauty Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images Even the Bryant Park fountain in NYC can't handle the cold Credit: Getty Images

Never complain about how cold you are to someone from Minnesota.

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The snow slows down suitcases but not the holiday spirit. Credit: PA Images via Getty Images The cold is brutal for both man and beast Credit: PA Images via Getty Images

In upstate New York, the snow is no challenge for these ducks.

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In Toronto, this kind of weather is seen as a nice spring day, apparently. Credit: Toronto Star via Getty Images The brutal cold stretched across Turkey where the fish were easy to catch. Credit: Getty Images See? Told you ducks aren't bothered by the cold Credit: The Washington Post/Getty Images

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