We are in the throws of the summer heat and thanks to some creative thinking in the early 20th century we don't have to just suffer through it. I am on the road for work and happen to be in Texas, in August, so this episode was timed perfectly! But Air Conditioning did much more than just cool the businesses and homes across America, it changes the culture and landscape of many regions throughout the nation. Come join me as we walk through the origins and evolution of the Air Conditioner. 

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http://www.scienceofthesouth.com/tag/air-conditioning/