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The Birth of Cool: How Air Conditioning Changed Everything

Breaking History

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The Transformation of Summer Comfort in Movie Theaters

This chapter explores how air conditioning transformed public spaces, particularly movie theaters, into cool retreats from summer heat. It examines changes in consumer behavior and contrasts the adoption of air conditioning in the U.S. with its slower acceptance in Europe.

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