Ways People Keep Cool in the Heat that Surprisingly Work

A Giant Leaf Curtain

If you’re one of those lucky enough to visit Japan, you might see one of these odd things. It looks like those climbing vines, but on closer inspection it’s actually a blanket of bitter melon leaves. Who knew such a simple thing could be so efficient?

They may look slightly out of place but the truth is they’re the perfect blind for those blisteringly hot days.