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History of Everything: Catch Your Refrigerator, It's Running

History of Everything

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The Invention of Refrigeration

This chapter discusses the story and importance of refrigeration, highlighting the challenges of preserving food before its invention. It explores various methods used for food preservation, such as salt dehydration and ice harvesting, and mentions ancient practices like the Chinese ice collection department and Persian Yak-Chaw refrigerators.

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