QUIZ: Guess Which Decade These Vintage Items Were Invented

Product December 21, 2023

When was the refrigerator invented?

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Vintage illustration of a woman holding a miniature fridge
Retry Correct Incorrect The first practical and widely recognized mechanical refrigerator was in the early 1800s by an American inventor named Oliver Evans. His design utilized vapor-compression technology to cool and preserve food. However, he did not build his blueprint. So, the honor of technically releasing the first refrigerator to the public, according to The Department of Energy, went to Jacob Perkins in 1834.
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When was the refrigerator invented?

  • 1900
  • 1850
  • 1830
  • 1890
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