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∙ 15y agoCuckoo clocks were usually invented in the Black Forest (Germany). This area in southwest Germany developed during the 17th century a cottage industry in clockmaking.
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∙ 12y agoClocks were invented in the 15th century by Europeans during the production/evolution of agricultural tools and weaponry.
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Is Switzerland famous for cuckoo clocks?
No. Some people think cuckoo clocks come from Switzerland, but they don't. Cuckoo clocks come from the Black Forest, which is in Germany.
Do any alarm clocks come with remote controls?
A wide range of alarm clocks come with remotes, and can even attach to an iPhone which can be controlled with the remote as well.
Is it true that robots can come out of clocks and go in peoples backs?
No.
What are the different heights of grandfather clocks?
Grandfather clocks usually come in roughly the same size, anywhere from five to six feet.
Is a clock a hexagon?
Some can be. Clocks come in all kinds of shapes.
What Casio clocks come with an alarm?
There are a lot of Casio clocks that come with an alarm. They include Casio TQ140 Travel Alarm Clock, Casio Unisex Travel Alarm Clock, Beeper Alarm DQ-47-8EF, etc.
What are considered to be LED Clocks?
LED clocks are classified by the actual time being displayed using LED lights instead of the traditional 2 hands mechanical style. There are a variety of LED clocks available to purchase and they come in every color.
What kind of clocks does Howard Miller Clock Company offer?
Howard Miller Clock Company offers a wide range of clocks, including wall clocks, mantel clocks, floor clocks (grandfather clocks), table clocks, and atomic clocks. They also offer specialty clocks like chiming clocks, musical clocks, weather clocks, and indoor/outdoor clocks.
Why are clocks called clocks?
Clock come from old words such a clocca or clochemeaning bell. Most people were unable to read when clocks were introduced, bells were added so that people would know the time even if they could not read or see the clock. Out in the fields for instance.
What name is commonly given to large floor standing clocks?
The common name given to large floor standing clock is a grandfather clock. These clocks come in many different styles, colors, and shapes. With these clocks, one can set them to chime or not to make noise at all.
Why can't i stop the clocks?
You can stop the clocks by not worrying about the clocks.
Where is the best place to purchase a carriage clock?
The Clock Depot is a dedicated site for all things clocks. From the drop down menu it shows that their product range includes grandfather clocks, alarm clocks, anniversary clocks, antique clocks, atomic clocks, carriage clocks (as indicated), cuckoo clocks, mantel clocks, nautical clocks and more.
