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Art by Jisoo Kim

In 1928, a figure known as the Ice Man could be seen delivering a 25-pound ice block in Houston, Texas. This snapshot reflects a time when the ice trade was a highly profitable industry, primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ice was harvested from natural sources such as ponds and streams and then transported via railroads or ships to various destinations worldwide. An intricate network of ice wagons was responsible for the final distribution of this valuable commodity.

The roots of this industry can be traced back to 1806 when Frederic Tudor, also known as the Ice King, initiated the ice trade in New England by shipping ice to his affluent clientele in the Caribbean. Over the years, his enterprise expanded to encompass regions like Cuba and the southern United States. Eventually, ice was being shipped to destinations as far-flung as India, Australia, China, and South America.

At the zenith of the ice trade, this sector in the United States employed a staggering 90,000 individuals and relied on the labor of 25,000 horses. The demand for ice experienced a notable upswing during World War I. However, once the war concluded, the ice trade saw a precipitous decline due to the advent of refrigeration cooling systems. By the 1930s, modern refrigerators began to gain prevalence in households, and by the 1950s, they had become nearly ubiquitous in both the United States and Europe. This technological advancement rendered the ice trade largely obsolete.

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Oooh! Please allow me to throw my hat in the ring with my darling doll. @wastelandhell Take your pick of where ever in my gal’s journey looks more appealing to draw from either scared, doe-eyed vault dweller, weary scavenger, (her mercenary arc hasn’t been fleshed out yet), BOS knight, to jaded General.

(Artbreeder scars and moles for reference if needed.) please forgive any crap quality.

That's right! Follower request time! I have a couple if days off and want to do something for you guys. Beloved mutuals or new followers that I've never spoken to, drop me your refs I want to draw your fallout characters. Yes I will draw characters I've drawn before, and I'll try and do as many as I can, but no guarantees and no set timeframe for completion. I'm just one guy doing this in my free time.

Kentaro Miura-san has passed away ~

Mr. Kentaro Miura, the creator of “Berserk”, passed away on May 6, 2021 due to an acute aortic dissection. We would like to express our utmost respect and gratitude to Mr. Miura for his art work, and we sincerely pray for his soul to rest in peace.

*May 20, 2021 Hakusensha Co., Ltd. Young Animal Editorial Department

Homemade AR-15 that actually works.