When did Oliver Evans first propose a design for a refrigerator?
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Answer
Oliver Evans, an American engineer and inventor, first proposed a design for a refrigerator in 1805. His design used a heat pump to move heat from one place to another, and it was based on the principles of thermodynamics. Evans' design was not practical at the time, but it laid the groundwork for the development of modern refrigerators.
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