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Fact of the Day: The origin of bagpipes

G'day, members!

If you celebrated St Patrick’s Day earlier this week, you likely heard the lively sound of bagpipes in festivities. But here’s a Fascinating Fact—these instruments weren’t invented in Ireland or Scotland! Bagpipes actually trace their roots back to the Middle East.

Learn about its interesting history here:


Source: Captivating History / YouTube​
 
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Well, it’s a bit like boomerangs - the indigenous can’t claim that only they used them - the ancient Egyptians did as well! Not sure if theirs returned to them tho!!
 

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