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The History and Construction of Igloos
TLDR Igloos, developed by the Inuit people, are enclosed shelters made of hard-packed snow that provide insulation and protection in harsh conditions. They can be built in various sizes and even combined to create compounds and cities, with a unique construction process involving cutting and shaping snow blocks to create a domed roof.
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Clothing is one of the oldest forms of technology that humans have used to adapt to different climates and environments.
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Igloos are enclosed shelters made of hard-packed snow that were developed by the Inuit people, who call them "igloos" and are known for their pragmatic approach to language and survival in harsh conditions.
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The Inuit people are primarily hunters and rely on hunting seals for food, and they have a unique condition called "Kayak angst" where they become afraid of going out to hunt seals in a Kayak due to the loss of sense of time and bearings.
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The Inuit population in Canada has been growing, with as many as 68,400 Inuit in Canada by 2017 compared to 41,000 in 1996, and igloos were not permanent shelters for them.
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Igloos were not just single structures, but could be combined to create compounds and even cities, with some igloos having halls for banquets and events.
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The process of thawing and refreezing the snow turns the igloo into a strong and insulated structure, making it an ideal place to fish or stay while fishing.
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To build an igloo, you need to cut large blocks of wet-ish, hard-packed snow and start building a foundation in a circle, gradually decreasing the size of the blocks as you go, shaping them at a slant to create a domed roof, and finishing it off with a larger block that fits the central hole in the top.
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To enter an igloo, it's easier to build the dome first and then cut out a door, and some people also build an L-shaped entryway tunnel to reduce wind coming in; it's important to drill air holes inside the igloo for ventilation to avoid suffocation.
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