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Where did the phrase brass monkeys come from?
As far as I know in the days of sailing ships with muzzle loadibg guns the Navy had a set of brass plates next to each cannon. This indicated the proper place to pile the cannonballs ready for use in action. The plates were nicknamed the "monkeys paw"
Who supplied the cannonballs for the War Of 1812?
CannonBalls R us
How many cannonballs are there on the Alfred monument in swanage?
there are 4 cannonballs
Were there gold cannonballs?
No. Never heard of such. Gold and Lead have a lot of the same metal properties so it could work. They both have about same density. It would be very expensive ammunition. I don't think there were Brass cannon balls either. The guns were made of brass but not the balls.
Are cannonballs magnetic?
Cannonballs are typically made of iron or steel, which can be magnetic. However, the magnetic properties of cannonballs can vary depending on the specific materials used and their composition.
Where did cannonballs come from in medieval times?
Cannonballs did not exist in medieval times. They belong to a later era.
What do cannons fire?
Cannonballs
What did paul revere make from brass?
did revere make 6" brass boats for kids toys
What is the origin of freeze the balls off a brass monkey?
The phrase "freeze the balls off a brass monkey" is believed to originate from naval terminology in the 19th century. A "brass monkey" referred to a brass frame used to hold cannonballs on a ship, and in cold weather, the metal would contract, causing the balls to fall off. The expression humorously illustrates extreme cold by suggesting it could cause such an unusual event. However, its exact origin remains somewhat anecdotal and debated.
What other metals are in brass?
Tin and copper are used to make brass
Why do factories make door handles from brass?
Brass handles didn't
The nth pyramidal number tells how many cannonballs there are in a square arrangement that is n cannonballs high?
This describes a four-sided pyramid.
