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    Who created the very first piece of ice and for what reason?

    Question #69425. Asked by yumchicken. (Aug 07 06 8:47 AM)


    Brainyblonde

    		Mother Nature


    Aug 07 06, 8:52 AM
    zbeckabee

    		On May 6, 1851, Gorrie was granted Patent No. 8080 for a machine to make ice. He advocated the cooling of sickrooms to reduce fever and to make the patient more comfortable.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gorrie


    Aug 07 06, 9:10 AM

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