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Why are barns almost always red? It’s not just a coincidence or a stylistic choice—it’s a fascinating blend of history, science, and practicality! In this video, we uncover the origins of the red barn tradition, from its roots in homemade paint to its cultural symbolism today. Whether you’re a history buff, a farming enthusiast, or just curious about everyday mysteries, this is a story you won’t want to miss.


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Sharyn M. Added I'm now 79 and I too was a born farm girl. Today I was able to go through old pictures of myself, and I was on this farm in Michigan from 1946 to about 1952. Looking at the pictures all of our 5 barns were white with very long high up on the roof. This brought me a lot of memories there. Thanks Mel for helping me see these memories.
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Ham Todd Added That was an interesting history lesson!
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Jake Added As a born farm boy, now 85 years old, I never knew this before. Many thanks.
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Randy Ferguson Added Very interesting!
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Annette Added Thanks for the history lesson.
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Paul Added Really enjoyed the story of barns. Now days red is among the most expensive paint.
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mercedes Added I really enjoyed this video on the history of red barns!
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Connie Added Love barns:)!!!
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Kathy Added Very interesting and informative story. Now I know some of the history of the red barns and why they are red.
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BECKY Added AWESOME REMINDER I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO MEL
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Beth Added Gorgeous symbol of iconic charm, tradition, history of our hardworking ancestors. Great story!