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The Monday Poll: What are your hot takes on the heat wave?

At the Kansas City Zoo, Nikita the polar bear had a frozen treat in his mouth Tuesday afternoon with the July heat nearing 100 degrees.
At the Kansas City Zoo, Nikita the polar bear had a frozen treat in his mouth Tuesday afternoon with the July heat nearing 100 degrees. David Eulitt deulitt@kcstar.com

Another Kansas City heat wave always presents time for reflection. Take care of your family, your neighbors and your pets, then weigh in on the following observations.

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Survey results are usually posted online Tuesday afternoon and in these pages on Wednesday.

1) My favorite way to stay cool in the hot and humid Kansas City summer...

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2) All this heat, all those tornadoes — proof that climate change is real!

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3) The Royals return to town for a home stand beginning Monday. Warm weather means a home field advantage for the boys in blue.

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4) It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.

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This story was originally published July 17, 2015 at 1:20 PM with the headline "The Monday Poll: What are your hot takes on the heat wave?."

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