2007-06-17 09:16:45 · 24 answers · asked by Phillies 2008 WS Champions! 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Most people went to the ocean or mountain areas during the summer months. A/C in theatres was introduced in the 1920's, which made going to the theatre a very popular activity. They'd run movies all day and most people would stay to avoid the heat. Most homes had a/c by the end of WWII. Thank god we have it everywhere now. I can't imagine living without it.
2007-06-17 09:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way we're "surviving" right now - fans, open windows, a trip to the beach. We don't have AC, and I wouldn't use it if we did. I can't stand that closed-in, stale-air feeling -- I'd rather open the windows, turn on the fan, and acclimate myself to the summer so I can actually go outside and enjoy it!
And YES it's hot here -- day #9 over 90 today!
2007-06-17 16:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric fans still in common use in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Every little house in Trench Town has got its pedestal fan. The more prosperous inhabitants might have two.
2007-06-17 16:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know. But, as it is 90degrees here today, I would like to personally thank the greatest man who ever lived-Willis Carrier, whose invention of AC keeps it a chilly 68 degrees inside. :)
2007-06-17 16:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by No Chance Without Bernoulli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fans and head scarfs were worn like in india. Some people wore hats with ice in and umbrellas were used
some just died
2007-06-17 16:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They jumped on their horses and rode into the wind (a good breeze) or paper fans, or gigantic leaves like in the movies. they chilled in the water or something... theres alot of possibilities there.
2007-06-17 16:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air conditioning is like so unhealthy.
2007-06-17 16:19:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They opened windows and doors for fresh air, or just lived without fresh air.
2007-06-17 16:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by AllisonTheDancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They put homes arounds trees and built them so a breeze would go through the houses,
2007-06-17 16:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that they can use as a fan,WIND,those little fan things that look like windmills,ride your car or be in someone's car that they are driving and stick your head out the window,go swimming in cold water
2007-06-17 16:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋