America the Air-Conditioned
Briefly

The trusty air conditioner doesn't just cool us off; it has shaped the way we live in America, influencing home design, workdays, and even politics.
In the early 20th century, AC was rare in homes, but by 2001, about 77 percent of households had it. Today, around 90 percent of American homes use air conditioning.
Read at The Atlantic
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