Jacob Perkins

What is a Yakhchal?

Ancient Civilization, History, History, Home & Garden, Humanities, Reference / June 5, 2022

The ancient Persians were Indo-Iranian people who came to Iran around 2000 BC, possibly from the Caucasus or Central Asia. They had developed a cooling system that utilized ice from the winter which allowed them to preserve what they had throughout the hot desert climate. What were these buildings called and when were they built? […]

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How Did Russians Keep Milk From Spoiling Before the Refrigerator Was Invented?

Science / September 4, 2021

Have you ever heard of the story about two frogs in the bowl of milk? The moral of the tale is to never give up. But what happens when you actually put a frog in a bucket of milk? Let’s find out. Back in the day, when refrigeration was not yet invented, Russians had a

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