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Myko Clelland

@DapperHistorian

Family Historian, Royalty talker, Director of Content in Europe for @MyHeritage. #Genealogy & #History lover. Opinions all my own, for better or worse.

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1 year ago

One of the most successful 1700s racehorses was called 'Potoooooooo'.

A common explanation is that the owner instructed his stable boy to write 'Potatoes' on the horse's feed bin.

The boy's poor spelling led to 'Pot', and eight 'O's, which amused the owner so much he kept it.

One of the most successful 1700s racehorses was called 'Potoooooooo'. A common explanation is that the owner instructed his stable boy to write 'Potatoes' on the horse's feed bin. The boy's poor spelling led to 'Pot', and eight 'O's, which amused the owner so much he kept it.
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