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What technology did people long ago use to heat their homes in Saskatchewan?
What technology did people long ago use to heat their homes in Saskatchewan?
Wood stoves
What is the modern alternative to wood stoves for heating homes in cold Saskatchewan winters?
What is the modern alternative to wood stoves for heating homes in cold Saskatchewan winters?
Furnaces
In the past, what was used to keep food cool before modern refrigerators?
In the past, what was used to keep food cool before modern refrigerators?
Iceboxes
What technology helps us clear snow more easily and quickly today?
What technology helps us clear snow more easily and quickly today?
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What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
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What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was bad for the environment?
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was bad for the environment?
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What technology do we use today to keep our food cold and fresh in our homes?
What technology do we use today to keep our food cold and fresh in our homes?
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What did people in the past use to clear snow from driveways and paths before the invention of snowblowers?
What did people in the past use to clear snow from driveways and paths before the invention of snowblowers?
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What was a common method of heating homes in the past that involved burning wood?
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that involved burning wood?
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What technology is used today to efficiently heat homes in cold Saskatchewan winters without the need for constantly adding wood?
What technology is used today to efficiently heat homes in cold Saskatchewan winters without the need for constantly adding wood?
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What did people use in the past to keep food cool before the invention of modern refrigerators?
What did people use in the past to keep food cool before the invention of modern refrigerators?
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What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
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What technology is used today to help clear snow more easily and quickly compared to manual shoveling?
What technology is used today to help clear snow more easily and quickly compared to manual shoveling?
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What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was harmful to the environment due to pollution?
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was harmful to the environment due to pollution?
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What type of windows are used today to keep homes warm by preventing heat from escaping?
What type of windows are used today to keep homes warm by preventing heat from escaping?
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What technology did older homes have to help keep warmth inside during cold winters?
What technology did older homes have to help keep warmth inside during cold winters?
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