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Scottish invention

Have you ever wondered how the refrigerator came to be? It stands as one of the remarkable                          (CONTRIBUTE) of the Scots to the world. If James Harrison (1816-1893), a Scottish immigrant to Australia, didn't                          (ACCIDENTAL) push ether into a metal tube, people might still be relying on ice-filled boxes to keep their food cool.

The primary challenge lay in finding an alternative to the dependence on ice in the process of                          (REFRIGERATE). Previously, fresh ice had to be harvested from frozen lakes and stored in subterranean chambers until it could be utilized for cooling purposes. However, acquiring                          (NATURE) ice proved to be a challenge in Australia, a country with limited access to abundant lakes.

Harrison's groundbreaking discovery had global significance, but its impact was particularly momentous for Australia. It opened doors for the exportation of frozen meat to Europe, revolutionizing the Australian economy. Although Harrison faced setbacks, such as a failed voyage to Europe where the leaked ether spoiled the entire cargo, his legacy made an immense                          (DIFFER) in shaping Australia's economic landscape.