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The reason is because the stones absorb the heat. Why would you want the stones to absorb the heat? When cowboys and other travelers would find themselves sleeping on the cold ground under the stars, having a nice warm stone to curl up next to was a welcome comfort for those cold nights. It's tempting to think that it was contain the fire, but the reality is, it was for sleeping with later that night when the turned in.

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