20th Century Technology

Electric Refrigeration
With the development of the electric refrigerator in the 1920s, the icebox became a thing of the past. By pumping a special fluid that vaporizes at low temperatures through a system of pipes, the "fridge" became an indispensable household item that could store foods safely for longer periods. Today, fewer than 1 percent of American homes are without one.

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