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Why are dumbbells called dumbbells?
Early ones were bell-shaped, but made no sounds. ("Dumb" is an old term for "mute".)

'Dumb' is still in use in Britain, meaning 'mute' The use of 'dumb' meaning' 'stupid' is chiefly North American.

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