Sunday, September 22, 2013

Ten Things Few Know About Carousels

July 25 is National Carousel Day. Enjoy a ride on a merry-go-round if there is one in your town!

Here are 10 things few know about carousels:

1.Americans have spelled the name "carousel" in many ways— carousel, caroussel, carousell.

2.Carousels date back to at least 17th-century Europe.

3.The horses are carved from wood by experienced workmen. No two are exactly alike....

 

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