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Old 07-25-2016, 02:59 AM
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Default I hope it cools down

Dear BF,

Good luck in the heat.

When I did not have a/c I used to keep my hair wet as a way to feel cool.

I used to put ice on my wrists, the inside of my elbows, and along my neck.

Eight low-tech ways to keep cool in a heatwave - BBC News
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Plunging your hands into a bucket or a basin full of cold water will help you cool down, says Mike Tipton, professor of human physiology at the University of Portsmouth.

11 Tips on How To Survive A Heat Wave Without Air-Conditioning - MedicineNet
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Fill buckets or basins and soak your feet. Wet towels and bandannas can have a cooling effect when worn on the shoulders or head.
How to sleep when it's unbearably hot | Health News | Lifestyle | The Independent
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Freeze your pyjamas
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