1. The Past and Present of the Refrigerator by Breeana Connors

2. Past  Made out of wood  Packed with cork  Hollow walls inside  Handsome pieces of furniture Energy used Heat – ice melts

3. Fun Facts From The Past  Invented due to warm winters and no ice  19 th century  Drip pan emptied daily  First one cost $1000- as much as a car

4. Present  New coolant-HCFC  Crisper-holds vegetables and fruit  Side by side or top and bottom Energy used Electric-plugged in Light-light bulb

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