There are lots of ways to beat the heat and humidity that has settled in thick over the Valley during the last week. The best way, of course, is to make a hasty retreat inside to the comfort of air conditioning. Air conditioning was actually used in Ancient Rome, where aqueduct water was circulated through the walls of some houses to cool them down. Modern air conditioning emerged from advances in chemistry during the 19th century, and the first large-scale electrical air conditioning system was invented and used in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier. (Thank you Willis!) But good old AC isn’t an option for football players and outdoor workers, so staying hydrated is the name of the game. Above, Evan DiLauro a defensive back for Patrick Henry High School takes a long cold drink of crystal clear water. “Ahhhh . . . “
Photo by Bill Turner
