Culture Insider: How did ancient people escape the summer heat

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Fan was commonly used in ancient times [Photo/Artron.net]

 

Last but not least, the most commonly used tool to cool down in the summer is the humble fan, and is still used nowadays. Fans were made of different materials, such as bird's feathers, bamboo, or fur.

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