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

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Mother Nature Aug 07 06, 9:52 AM

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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 Aug 07 06, 10:10 AM

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