Around 1785, Peter Crosthwaite, an eccentric inventor, was walking around the area of Skiddaw in North Cumbria, England, and he made a startling discovery. He found 'hornfels' rock that produced sound. He spent months and months looking for more rocks that made the desired sound he was looking for.
The result was a type of xylophone, which he set up to attract visitors to his museum. With the help of his daughter and an old woman, they formed an impromptu welcoming party to the Keswick Museum.
(thanks Lauren)
1 comment(s):
Thanks for the post. The ringing rocks are really incredible.
Post a Comment