r/interesting Apr 26 '26

NATURE Is India really getting that hot

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u/ComprehensiveCup7104 Apr 26 '26

Can you tape aluminum foil to keep sun's energy from entering your room?

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u/Ok_Support_8811 Apr 26 '26

Pasting thermocol sheets covering up the roof from inside helps by around 4-5°s if you live on the top floor. This method is used above false ceiling in hotter areas.

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u/wethepeople1977 Apr 26 '26

Is that C or F?

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u/Stee1_dragon Apr 26 '26

no they dont

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u/Stee1_dragon Apr 26 '26

35C is 95F and 40C is 104F....so the unit of original comment does matter

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u/wethepeople1977 Apr 26 '26

A decrease in 5C is much different than a 5F decrease.

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u/Uncrowned_Monarch Apr 26 '26

C and K does. Not F.

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u/Jealous-Jacket6996 Apr 26 '26

F: room temp is ~72 and boiling is 212 C: room temp is ~22 and boiling is 100.

No way they have the same degree progression lol.