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25. A car with air conditioning?

One warm summer day you stumble across a car that really embodies the idea of "air conditioning." Though first glance it seems to be a typical compact automobile, closer inspection reveals it has been cleverly altered to literally combat the heat. The ceiling has been replaced with what resembles a giant ice cube tray, with a big block of ice inside every section. Inside the car, a sophisticated system of pipes and fans moves the chilly air from the melting ice all around. The exterior is sprayed in a reflective, shimmering coating that bounces sunlight away; the windows are tinted with a unique film that seems to reject heat. Most remarkably, the car's sides and rear have a sequence of tiny whirling propellers connected that generates a continuous breeze around it. Looking delightfully comfortable despite the stifling heat outside, the driver waves cheerfully as they glide by, leaving a trail of cool air behind. Although maybe not the most environmentally friendly or useful way to cool the heat, this "air conditioned" car definitely grabs the imagination and shows human inventiveness against severe weather. It reminds us whimsically that occasionally, deviating from the norm—that is, within the ice tray—may produce quite original answers to common problems.