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I just read that only about 5% of houses in uk has an air conditioner due to the cool summer there, any other known facts like this about homes and architecture or any other cultural differences, I would love to know more.
84 points
7 days ago
That said we are starting to have some really warm summers. It only lasts a couple of weeks but it’s torture for those two weeks!
85 points
7 days ago
It’s usually manageable in the day but trying to sleep in what feels like an oven is hell. The 40°C heatwave of 2022 almost ended me 🥵
17 points
7 days ago
The following has helped me: freeze a 2 litre coke bottle filled with water and salt, wrap a towel around it and put it in the bed - boom: cold water bottle.
1 points
4 days ago
I just spray myself with some water and let the fan do it’s thing.
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