Is pony a breed of horse?

Is pony a breed of horse? Ponies and horses are more similar than they are different. The one thing that ponies are not, that many people are mistaken about, is that they are not baby horses. Both horses and ponies are of the same species (Equus caballus) and come from the exact same family tree. […]

How are snakes and earthworms similar?

How are snakes and earthworms similar? Snakes do have skin, but it’s underneath their scales, like the skin is underneath fur or feathers. Earthworms don’t have scales, or anything that looks like scales. Instead, they have soft skin that is easily punctured or scratched. What do worms and snakes have in common? The only thing […]

What would you call someone from Edinburgh?

What would you call someone from Edinburgh? “A person from Edinburgh, Scotland, is an Edinburgher.” What is a Chookter? Chookter is a misspelling of the Scottish word Teuchter. Teuchter is a Lowland Scots word used mainly for Northern or Highland Scots. If this is true, the name does not refer to people from Edinburgh. Why […]

When was the fire department created?

When was the fire department created? On January 27, 1678 the first fire engine company went into service with its captain (foreman) Thomas Atkins. In 1736, Benjamin Franklin established the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. The United States did not have government-run fire departments until around the time of the American Civil War. How many […]

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