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The Moral History of Air-Conditioning

(via The Atlantic) Until the 20th century, only the wealthy or dying might have witnessed someone trying to cool the

(via Great Big Story) These aren’t your average skate tricks. Michelle Steilen and the women of Moxi Roller Skates are

(via mental_floss) When a run-of-the-mill watermelon and a souped-up frankenmelon love each other very much, they come together and make

(via Mental Floss) On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier finished drawing up plans for what is today considered the

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 0 Comments food, summer

(via mental_floss) Frozen treats have been around for as long as humanity has been able to harness ice in the

(via The Week) Coney Island has long had a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers and tourists. Part