Origin of carat weight tied to carob bean seeds
The term carat derives from using carob tree seeds as weight standards for gems, described historically as so many beans or carats. The Liberty Song is cited as America's first patriotic hymn, appearing in the Boston Gazette on July 18, 1768.
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