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TIL Zildjian, the cymbal maker, is one of the oldest companies in the world. Founded in 1618, it’s just under 400 yo. Zildjian means “Bell Maker,” a name given to the Alchemist hired by the Ottoman Sultan to create noise-makers for war. The manufacturing process remains a family secret til this day.

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