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Swiss Family Robinson Inventions

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Signal Cannon

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Used to create loud noises that could signal ships. Constructed from hollowed tree trunks reinforced with metal bands and filled with black powder.

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Alarm System

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Used to warn of approaching danger or unauthorized entry. Constructed with trip wires connected to noisy elements like bells or cans.

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Bamboo Telegraph

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Used to communicate across distances on the island. Constructed with a series of hollow bamboo tubes that transmitted sound.

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Waterwheel

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Used for grinding grain into flour. Constructed using the flowing water from a stream to turn a wheel attached to a grinding stone.

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Water Condenser

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Used to collect fresh water from the air. Constructed with a series of cold surfaces where water vapor can condense and be collected.

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Sugarcane Press

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Used to extract juice from sugarcane. Constructed with heavy rollers pressed tightly against each other, turned by animal or water power.

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Pulley System

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Used for lifting heavy objects. Constructed with ropes and wheels attached to beams or tree branches.

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Irrigation System

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Used to provide water to crops. Constructed using diverted streams, channels, and possibly bamboo pipes to distribute water.

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Tree House

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Used as a safe and elevated shelter. Constructed using strong branches to support floors and walls woven from plant fibers.

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Fishing Trap

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Used for passive fishing. Constructed with a cage or net with an entrance that allows fish in but not out.

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Smelting Furnace

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Used to extract metals from ores. Constructed by heating up a chamber to very high temperatures where metal ores are melted and separated.

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Salt Evaporation Pond

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Used to extract salt from seawater. Constructed by creating shallow ponds near the sea and allowing the water to evaporate.

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Windmill

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Used to harness wind energy for various tasks, such as pumping water. Constructed with large sails attached to a rotating cap.

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Footbridge

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Provides a crossing over streams or gorges. Constructed with ropes and wooden planks, and secured to trees or stakes on either side.

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Natural Refrigerator

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Used to keep food cool and preserve it. Constructed by digging a pit in a shaded area, lined with stones, and covered to insulate the contents.

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