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An animal glue is an adhesive that is created by prolonged boiling of animal connective tissue. These protein colloid glues are formed through hydrolysis of the collagen from skins, bones, tendons, and other tissues, similar to Gelatin. The word "collagen" itself derives from Greek kolla, glue. These proteins form a molecular bond with the glued object.
Stereotypically, the animal in question is a horse, and horses that are euthanized are often said to have been sent to the "glue factory." In fact, animal glue is produced from a variety of different animal species besides horses.
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Why do people say that horses go to the glue factory?
Because in other countries they use horses for glue.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'sent to the glue factory'?
Basically it means something that's no longer any use. In past times, old horses (nags) were slaughtered, and their carcases sent to the glue factory, as that's all they were deemed good for.
What did they use the horses for when they were dead in pioneer times?
pioneers in th west used horses for, so they can prepare land,and when pioneers went hunting they would bring their horse
How many horses get sent to the mink farm a year?
well there is no such thing for horses called a mink house. there is a slaughter house and the glue factory. both are illegal in the US
Are horses in pritt stick glue?
No, horses are not in Pritt Stick glue.
What were some achievements of the Songhai?
created the first irrigation system first to grow cropse first people to send horses to the glue factory
What is the meaning of the idiom 'sent to the glue factory?
Old horses are often slaughtered when they are no longer useful. Glue factories use parts like horse hoofs to make glue. So this phrase came to mean that someone was no longer useful and was gotten rid of.
What is The Rainbow factory in My Little Pony?
Rainbow Factory refers to a dark My Little Pony fanfiction in which rainbows are made by a process that involves killing pegasus ponies who fail their flight tests. The title is likely a reference to glue factories which made glue from animal connective tissue, primarily from horses.
What animal is mainly glue?
Just parts of animals have been used to make glue. Animal collagen has been used for thousands of years to make glue. Hides from mammals, fish have been commonly used. Horses (often said to be "sent to the glue factory), cattle and pigs have been used. These days, most glues are synthetic.
Horses arent made of glue?
Not, of course !
Why does time seem to go slower at the glue factory?
A glue factory is a boring place to work, therefor the time seems to pass extremely slowly.
What do they do with the remains of horses?
They get used for food or they can make electricity for light from horses and also glue. Horse meat is an expensive delicacy in Japan and Italy, along with a few other places. Slaughter is cruel and selfish, especially because the horse isn't always fully dead.
