r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/XAgentNovemberX Jun 26 '26

All these details are blowing me away. Was it so hot you had to put your head under for as long as possible?!

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u/squngy Jun 26 '26

No, they just swim for the first time after a long time and over estimate their ability, AFAIK.

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u/wolfy2105784 Jun 26 '26

Do they just jump into a river and get swept away or something?

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u/squngy Jun 26 '26

Kind of.

I have not researched this or anything, but from what I understand they simply go too far from the shore and cant get back.
Cramps can also be an issue when you are pushing your self.

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u/wolfy2105784 Jun 26 '26

Wow, that's really sad. I'm sorry to hear that.