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Merry-Go-Round and Carousel Rotation
By Gordon Forcier

The terms "merry-go-round" and "carousel" are the same, and the
rotation is the same: counter-clockwise.  A "roundabout", on the
other hand, is clockwise.  A roundabout is a European style carousel
or merry-go-round, if you will.

I know these for a fact since I grew up in the carnival industry and
always was fascinated by the carousels in this country, let alone
band organs.  I hope this clears the matter up.

Mechanically yours,
Gordon Forcier


(Message sent Fri 20 Feb 2004, 04:42:06 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  Carousel, Merry-Go-Round, Rotation

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