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Miners began using canaries as a safety measure in coal mines around the 1910s. The practice became popular because canaries are sensitive to toxic gases like carbon monoxide, providing an early warning system for miners. If the canary showed signs of distress or died, it indicated dangerous conditions, prompting miners to evacuate. This method continued until it was eventually replaced by more advanced gas detection technologies.

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