#46: Maverick — A Texas Rancher Who Refused to Brand His Cattle

Discover the surprising true origin of 'maverick'—a word most people think means independent spirit, but actually comes from Samuel Maverick, a 1840s Texas lawyer who famously refused to brand his cattle, making his name synonymous with nonconformity.---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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The real story behind 'maverick': from an unbranding Texan lawyer to a symbol of rebellion

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