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Interesting Trivial Facts

by Power User Jan K. on September 19, 2011

Q:  Why are many coin banks shaped like pigs?

A:   Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of a dense orange clay called 'pygg'. When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.' When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a bank that resembled a pig. And it caught on.

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Simply Jen · Become a Fan

hmmmmm....Makes me wonder?
informative post here Miss Jan... thank you for sharing. ^_^

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faith chepkemoi · Become a Fan

just curious a bout all these facts,i have never thought of it,thank you for sharing

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Senator Dave A · Become a Fan

very nice

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Power User Jan K. · Become a Fan

Thank you for visiting my friends! Have a blessed day! :-)

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Thank you Ms. LL, Colin & Reena!

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