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3 Coolest Ancient Air-Conditioning Devices

Modern air-conditioning has become an essential commodity in many places, guzzling more than its share of energy as it shifts heat around buildings. But while scientists sweat to find solutions to cool this burning energy issue, over 1000 years ago ancient cultures had discovered sustainable precursors to air-con. Here are three of the coolest indoor-cooling innovations from those environmentally savvy ancients.

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Dubai Special Offer: Get 25 Percent Off for Bugs On Food

Those of us dedicated to sustainable development and engaging new sources of food– especially those of us in America, where a Dollar won’t go as far as a Yen used to (yuk, yuk)– might want to get on the next plane to Dubai. Image by Yerffej9 on Flickr Yes, [...]

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