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Re: A question of vocabulary
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Originally Posted by JBotAlan
Where did you hear "bubbler"? I have never heard that once!
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It's (mostly) a Wisconsin thing, especially in eastern and central Wisconsin. I guess it's also used in some NE states and Australia (?)!! Here's the history lesson ...
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The Bubbler was developed in 1888 by the then-small Kohler Water Works (now Kohler Company) in Kohler, Wisconsin, which was already well-known for its faucet production. While Harlan Huckleby is credited with the actual design, it was Kohler that patented it and trademarked the name. The original Bubbler shot water one inch straight into the air, creating a bubbling texture, and the excess water ran back down over the sides of the nozzle. It was years before the bubbler adapted the arc projection, which allowed the drinker to partake more easily.
Source: Wikipedia
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