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Igloos use to make a warm shelter
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One of the classic symbols of winter is the igloo. Because Santa
lives in the Arctic, you will sometimes see igloos in the Santa
story as well. And igloos show up in cartoons all the time.
But all of these portrayals hide the fact that the igloo has been
a real dwelling for Inuit Eskimos for centuries. Igloos are also a
technological marvel, allowing the Inuit to build a temporary
shelter or a long-lasting home out of nothing but the snow on hand.
In an hour or two, a pair of Inuit Eskimos can build a warm hut from
scratch. All they need is a snow knife made of bone, ivory or metal.
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