Who invented the refrigerator?

Correct answer: William Cullen

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What people think about it: 13 Comments
Nix
Nix
why is there a D in fridge but not in refrigerator
Lisa
Lisa
Nix, a very popular refrigerator back in the day was Frigidaire. many people refer to their refrigerators as a fridge.
J
J
The Scots have provided so many ideas and inventions that others have built on for a nation that has always been small in size and population thinking outside the box is our thing…just a shame that our football team can’t get a break at major tournaments!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
 Thidar Aung (Dolly)
Thidar Aung (Dolly)
most essential household thing
UltrAngel
UltrAngel
RefrigeratoR and refrigeratioN effect are not the same. Albert Marshall patented the first mechanical refrigerator. Yet Cullen’s invention was just an artificial form, and not used for any practical purposes.
LillySparrow
LillySparrow
Lisa, and not all tissues are Kleenex!
Anxiety Salsa
Anxiety Salsa
anyone else guess Farnsworth because of Futurama? doh
Rosso Kaiser
Rosso Kaiser
UltrAngel, The first practical refrigeration machine was invented in the 19th century by Ferdinand Carré of France. Also, although the ancient Romans did not invent refrigerants or mechanical refrigeration as we know it today, they did use various interesting methods to create ice or to cool and preserve food.
rp
rp
didn't know
SAINT
SAINT
Nix, The "d" was added/omitted to make people ask foolish questions.
Charmed
Charmed
Nix, it’s so the “i” keeps a short sound.
Bobnegus
Bobnegus
refrigeration was invented in Geelong Australia
arohanui
arohanui
Nix, pronunciation