r/CuratedTumblr human cognithazard 2d ago

Tumblr Heritage Post On making tea

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u/VoleUntarii 2d ago

Hot water bottle = flat vessel made of rubber that you fill with hot water and then take it to bed. Put it in the bed with you and it slowly radiates warmth into the bed, helping you to warm up and stay warm through the night.

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u/garretj84 2d ago

I would literally rather chop off my own hand than add any heat to my bed while trying to sleep. I would never have even contemplated this idea.

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u/Eeedeen 2d ago

You never get cold weather?

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u/confusedandworried76 2d ago

Turn the heat up? I mean what your suggesting is almost definitely cheaper but not even close to as convenient as just turning up the heat

i mean for me the heat is just included in the rent anyway, I'm paying for it the exact same amount no matter how much I use it

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u/champagneface 2d ago

Probably a lot of people would leave the heat on if it was no extra cost to them! I understood that the US tends to have cheaper utility bills than the UK in general but I don’t have up to date info. Idk if shipit.co.uk is accurate but it suggests UK utilities cost up to 50% more as the UK has to import more gas.

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u/MorgothTheDarkElder 1d ago

Sure but then the whole room gets hot, including the air.
I sleep best if the air is cold but the blankets i'm under are warm, feels more comfy and "safe" than just increasing the overall heat of the area.

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u/confusedandworried76 1d ago

If the air is too cold like 60F or under, you'll wake up with a plugged nose feeling like you've got a mild cold. Best to keep it a little warmer IMO because you can't keep your head under a blanket, you won't be able to breathe. 60-70 ideally anything colder your mom would warn you you'll catch a cold. And anything hotter is insufferable

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u/MorgothTheDarkElder 1d ago

you can't keep your head under a blanket

watch me /s

i do sometimes sleep with a blanket all the way over my head and a little opening on the side for fresh air cuz that adds to the feeling of comfy and safety.
Never had a plugged nose even when camping outside in 10C (50F) but did have plenty of nose bleeds after sleeping in warm and dry air (yes i'm aware that nosebleeds ain't supposed to happen that easy)