Stay Cool Week: Some People Didn’t Think The Earliest Air Conditioners Were Very Cool

This week we're replaying our favorite shows about beating the heat. In this episode from June 2023, a look at the history of air conditioning, in which you’ll find quite a few times where people said, are we sure this is a good idea? Plus: a zoo in Japan holds a lion escape drill with some help from a human inside a lion costume. The Unexpected History of the Air Conditioner (Smithsonian)Japanese zoo staff chase furry fake lion in escape drillBacking this show on Patreon is really cool