Originally Posted by Mike D

So, essentially, California did a big-arsed study and determined that black cars get hotter in the sun than light cars? A lot of solar radiation comes through windows? If a car is hot inside then it takes more A/C to cool down the interior?

Where DO these people come up with the grant monies for these surveys?

I think I'll apply for one, testing to see if adding ice to a beverage will make it more drinkable on a hot day. I believe I might start some preliminary studies later this afternoon.

Hmm, let's see, I guess I could compare the "coldability" of a Tanqueray/tonic combo against an Absolut vodka Gimlet. To be scientific about it I suppose I should repeat the test several times over the course of a few days.

Wonder if I could sell the wife on the, ahem, "scientific study"?