Pigs Have AC While We Sweat? The Clever Trick Smart Seniors Use To Stay Cool!

Summer has arrived with a vengeance, and with less than 20% of European homes owning air conditioning, millions of us are left melting indoors. Things have gotten so ridiculous that while you are left sweating through the night with nothing but a noisy desk fan, some rural villages in China are actually installing full air conditioning inside their pigpens to keep the livestock comfortable. 

Since you can't install a costly AC unit overnight, smart folks are outsmarting the system with a bizarre, zero-cost survival trick instead—and it all starts with a quick trip to the Asian supermarket for one massive, heavy green vegetable.

1. Sleep on a "Melon Mattress"

If you want to cool your bed down instantly, head to an Asian grocery store and buy a whole, uncut winter melon (also known as a wax gourd).

Because these massive melons are made almost entirely of water, they act as a natural, long-lasting ice pack. Water absorbs warmth extremely slowly.

Just bring the whole melon right into bed with you and cuddle up against its smooth, naturally cool skin! It will actively absorb your body heat all night long without warming up.

Want to stay even cooler? On the next page, discover 2 common everyday habits you must change immediately to survive this summer!