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In 1885 a German scientist Robert Bunsen invented a device to mix air with natural gas in the correct proportions. The Bunsen Burner machine opened up many new opportunities for the use of natural gas in everyday use. Adding thermostatic devices to regulate the flame and so control temperature made it popular for heating and cooking. This invention helped change the use of natural gas from a wasted nuisance around oil and coal to a popular energy source.