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Ferrets Once Used to Clean Pipes

In 19th-century Europe, ferrets were employed to pull strings through hard-to-reach pipes. Their natural tunneling instincts and slender bodies made them perfect for this task, particularly in lace making and under-floor wiring setups. This furry workforce played a unique role in infrastructure before technology took over.
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