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Why are geni pigs called that i maen there not italin and ther not pork either why are they called t2007-11-24 22:19:11

"One theory is that the animals were brought to Europe by way of Guinea, leading people to think they had originated there.[18] "Guinea" was also frequently used in English to refer generally to any far-off, unknown country, and so the name may simply be a colorful reference to the animal's foreignness.[21] Another theory suggests the "guinea" in the name is a corruption of "Guiana", an area in South America, though the animals are not native to that region.[21][22] A common misconception is that they were so named because they were sold for the price of a guinea coin; this theory is untenable, because the guinea was first struck in England in 1663, and William Harvey used the term "Ginny-pig" as early as 1653.[23] Others believe "guinea" may be an alteration of the word coney; guinea pigs were referred to as "pig coneys" in Edward Topsell's 1607 treatise on quadrupeds.[18]"

Whatever, they sure are good eatin'!

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look it up genius

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they were sold for a guinea (type of money) and were eaten like a pig...

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Because long ago to explorers discovered them in Guinea. While they were watching them the explorers noticed that they were making strange squeaking nosies which is why they called them guinea pigs.