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Your Take: How do you beat the summer heat?

On a humid day in Charleston, S.C., kids cool off in the water.
On a humid day in Charleston, S.C., kids cool off in the water.
Angelo Mamone, Your Take
Two boys play in the water from a fire hydrant in Philadelphia.
Two boys play in the water from a fire hydrant in Philadelphia.
Janet Powell, Your Take
Contributor Janet Powell says she pulled over on 8th Street in Philadelphia to take this picture because it reminded her of cooling down on a hot day during her childhood.
Contributor Janet Powell says she pulled over on 8th Street in Philadelphia to take this picture because it reminded her of cooling down on a hot day during her childhood.
Janet Powell, Your Take
Contributor Gina Keatley says on hot summer days in New York City everyone just wants a cool drink and an even cooler dip. New Yorkers are seen here hanging around the James New York rooftop pool on July 5, 2015.
Contributor Gina Keatley says on hot summer days in New York City everyone just wants a cool drink and an even cooler dip. New Yorkers are seen here hanging around the James New York rooftop pool on July 5, 2015.
Gina Keatley, Your Take
While visiting a friend on a trip to London, contributor Mary Wayne took this photo of a girl enjoying a summer day at The Scoop on July 3, 2015.
While visiting a friend on a trip to London, contributor Mary Wayne took this photo of a girl enjoying a summer day at The Scoop on July 3, 2015.
Mary Wayne, Your Take
New Yorkers try to keep cool on a hot day in 2014 during the month of July.
New Yorkers try to keep cool on a hot day in 2014 during the month of July.
Monica Barros, Your Take
Families enjoy Centennial Olympic Park as a way to cool down on July 26, 2014.
Families enjoy Centennial Olympic Park as a way to cool down on July 26, 2014.
Tim Kellogg, Your Take
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