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What were these precursors to refrigerators?

Retry Correct Incorrect You might hear people calling their fridges this still! Believe it or not, a large slab of ice was inserted in a compartment to keep food cool. Hence, ice-box.

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What were these precursors to refrigerators?

• Icebox
• Water heater
• Cooled cabinets
• Air-conditioned box