#17: Cardigan — Named After a General Who Lost a Famous Battle

Discover the surprising origin of the cardigan, the button-up sweater that's been solving temperature problems since the 1800s. Most people assume it comes from an old English word for knit or wool, but the truth is far more interesting—it's actually named after James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, a man who famously lost a battle.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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