An individual on a family holiday in Croatia attempted to combat sleeplessness during a heatwave by using a large block of ice and a fan for cooling. While initially successful, the method led to an accidental spill, soaking the bed and floor, and permanently breaking the fan.
I’ve found the cure for a sleepless night in a heatwave – but it can have its drawbacks …
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An individual on a family holiday in Croatia attempted to combat sleeplessness during a heatwave by using a large block of ice and a fan for cooling. While initially successful, the method led to an accidental spill, soaking the bed and floor, and permanently breaking the fan.
Trending- 1 First half of summer: natural cooling from thick walls
- 2 Second half of summer: house becomes hot
- 3 First night: tried small bowl of ice under fan, little help
- 4 Second night: used large oven tray of ice under fan, achieved deep sleep
- 5 Before dawn: awoke, stumbled, fell, upended ice tray, broke fan
- soaking the bed and floor
- permanently breaking the fan
- deep, smug sleep (temporary positive)
What: An individual's attempt to cool down a hot room during a heatwave using a large block of ice and a fan, resulting in a deep sleep but also an accidental spill and broken fan.
When: A few summers ago, during the second half of summer, overnight.
Where: An old house with thick walls in Croatia, specifically the smallest, hottest room in the roof.
Why: To find a cure for sleeplessness caused by extreme heat during a heatwave.
How: By placing a large block of ice (frozen in an oven tray) on a chair beneath a fan to cool the air.