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Persian Yakhchal
At aound 400 BCE, Persians began to master the art of keeping ice frozen in the desert to keep food fresh. These Yakchals, which translates to "ice pit," Helped Persians keep cool throughout the summer months. -
Sir Francis Bacon's Idea
Sir Francis Bacon began to discover that the cold had the ability to preserve foods longer. Although his idea was a step forward, he quickly died of pneuomia that same year. -
The First Electric Fridge
Kelvinator Company History The idea of an electric refrigerator was first introduced in 1916. The Kelvinator eventually hit stores across America in 1926, and was one of the first of its kind.