8 Common Things You Didn’t Know Were Named After Someone

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Cardigans

This beautiful winter clothing appeared in America in the 1800s. Cardigans were invented by people who wanted to support James Brudenell, showing their admiration for him in this way. But individuals didn’t know that the Welsh seventh Earl of Cardigan retired from the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 to survive, leaving his soldiers to die.

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  1. Yvonne Hughes says

    I love all the photos and the information on the items and that the photos hold interesting facts. I look forward to these in my inbox all the time, thank you for sharing them.

  2. Ronda says

    Agree with Yvonne*! Very much enjoy this – many I did not know or had never heard of. Look forward to ‘more to come’. Thank you!

    * Yvonne Hughes Says 2 weeks ago – I love all the photos and the information on the items and that the photos hold interesting facts. I look forward to these in my inbox all the time, thank you for sharing them.