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Who created the very first piece of ice and for what reason?
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#69425. Asked by yumchicken.
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Brainyblonde
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Mother Nature
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zbeckabee
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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
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