# It's Raining Frozen Iguanas?! (This is NOT a Joke) 🥶

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Podcast: [American English With Brent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-english-with-brent-500112)
Published: 2026-02-07T21:41:10+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/episodes/Its-Raining-Frozen-Iguanas---This-is-NOT-a-Joke-e3epef5
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## Resource

Did you know that in Florida, it can get so cold that frozen iguanas actually fall out of the trees? In today's lesson, we'll break down a real news report about this crazy phenomenon so you can learn 23 new English vocabulary words and phrases!📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/X-U-4EitYfg?si=MYRohQrLi2G40pTg1. Deep FreezeDefinition: A period of very cold weather where temperatures stay below freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit Example: The garden vegetables did not survive the deep freeze last week.2. GrippingDefinition: Holding onto something very tightly; or having a powerful effect on an area.Example: A terrible winter storm is currently gripping the entire state.3. Historic Definition: Important in history; something very famous or significant that people will remember.Example: This is a historic day because it is the coldest temperature ever recorded here.4. Cold SnapDefinition: A sudden, short period of very cold weather.Example: We usually have warm winters, but this week we are having a cold snap.5. IguanasDefinition: Large lizards with a long tail that come from tropical areas like Central America.Example: In Florida, you can sometimes see green iguanas sitting in the trees.6. ApparentlyDefinition: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen, but you are not 100% certain.Example: Apparently, it is going to rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.7. UnusuallyDefinition: In a way that is not common or normal; surprisingly.Example: It is unusually quiet in the classroom today.8. Cold-BloodedDefinit…

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