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| Tuesday, May 20, 2008 |
| Sax & Violins |
Stupid History 1
Catgut, which for centuries has been used to string musical instruments, is made from cats, right? Not eve close. Catgut is a term for a chemically treated animal intestine made into a tought string or cord. But the animal in question isn't a cat and never has been; it's a sheep. So why isn't it called sheepgut? Good question. He's my gues: Imagine the sound of a young child practicing a violin, and then imagine the sound of a cat with its tail caught in a door. The word catgut makes a lot more sense now, doesn't it?
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posted by Typette @ 8:56 PM  |
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