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Yep, it’s true, at least according to a new documentary on winter by Montreal’s Josh Freed that’s airing on CBC’s Doc Zone at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Eating something cold will warm you up, according to Russian folk-lore.

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Russians also believe it is unpatriotic to complain about winter because it was the extreme cold that saved them during two major invasions. Russian men still wear huge fur hats to keep warm, but they believe it’s unmanly to ever lower the ear flaps. Sigh … go figure.

If you’ve got time this evening, check outLife Below Zero, a documentary questioning Canada’s approach to winter. It’s got humorous moments and I’d recommend for anyone who has been following the city’s push to celebrate winter … or for anyone who just needs a push to stop being a winter wuss.

CBC sent me a media preview link and specifically asked me not to share. But if you miss the Thursday viewing, it will also be available online later this week at http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episodes.html .