A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the U.S., according to experts.

The combination of corn sweat, the exhalation of water vapor through leaves, and a heat dome is bringing dangerously hot conditions to millions of people.

Actual corn sweat is an agricultural phenomenon that compounds humidity and heat in Illinois. This corn sweat, on the other hand, is a very cute pup named Hank whose mom Mandy dressed him up as this summer's hottest topic!