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St Gallen museum exhibits historic collection

In Switzerland it's mostly cows that have bells around their necks, but dogs, cats, goats, reindeer and even camels also wear them in other lands. The practice dates back thousands of years, and you can learn more about it at the History and Ethnology Museum in St Gallen, which has a unique collection. (Julie Hunt, Thomas Lüchinger)

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Julie Hunt, Thomas Lüchinger

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