Re:San Francisco hits 106 degrees, breaking record
by pmorici on Saturday September 02, 2017 @01:54AM
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The difference between A/C and antibiotics is that there are plenty of alternatives to A/C like drinking enough water and staying in the shade. There really aren't any alternatives to antibiotics. The Internet is totally frivolous to human survival on a basic needs level.
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Re:San Francisco hits 106 degrees, breaking record
by yellowapple on Saturday September 02, 2017 @02:39AM
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Quite a few people still die without A/C. Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat stroke.
I grew up in Sacramento. I know full well that hydration and shade are not nearly as effective as just staying inside an air-conditioned room. They're certainly important in those cases where you need to be out and about, but it's almost always better to just not be in that environment in the first place.
Re:San Francisco hits 106 degrees, breaking record
by godzillabrennus on Saturday September 02, 2017 @08:50AM
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Sacramento without A/C would be a harsh place for even a healthy person during the summer.
Roads started melting there from the 110+ degree heat this summer.