The history of keeping cool

POSTED: 12:24 PM Jul 18 2012
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Look back at the history of fans, air conditioners and other ways humans have tried to stay cool through the centuries.

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As the nation continues to bake under intense heat, look back at the history of fans, air conditioners and other ways humans have tried to stay cool through the centuries.

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