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Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today
3+ week, 5+ day ago (427+ words) Before air conditioning spread across the United States, before temperatures increased and the world heated up, people in the Southwest sweltered. Dry heat and minimal relief were day-to-day life, and many had to get a little creative. Some slept outdoors…...