Keeping Cool Without AC: 8 Simple Tips
From the surprisingly simple DIY wind tunnel to the microwave dinner, these tips will keep you cool if you don't have air conditioning, or don't want to pay to run it all the time. By Dan Shapley
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5. Take a Cold Shower or Go Swimming
It may sound obvious, but it's worth saying: If you're hot, cool off your core temperature by immersing yourself in cold water. Unless there's 100% humidity, the evaporation of water off your skin will further cool you once you emerge from the water. For a short cut, use water and ice cubes to keep your wrists cool; since your blood vessels are so close the skin there, you'll feel cooler by applying cold directly to your blood.
Related: Stunning Natural Swimming Pools.
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