The Things That Things Are Named - Trivia, Quizzes, and Brain Teasers | Mental Floss

What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?

Height isn't the only difference between horses and ponies.

What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?

17 Species Named After Star Wars Characters

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17 Species Named After Star Wars Characters

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

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Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

12 Outlandish Species Names

John T. Huber

12 Outlandish Species Names

7 Great Places with Horrifying Names

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8 Towns that are Numbered

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Origins of 8 of the Strangest Place Names in Canada

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Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl

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When Did We Start Naming Winter Storms?

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27 Cowboy Slang Terms for Things You Eat and Drink

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Understanding Diner Lingo: 55 Phrases to Get You Started

10 Loud Places That Are Actually Nice and Quiet

In Parts of Europe, Ranch-Flavored Doritos Are Called "Cool American"

Prince Harry is Partial Owner of a Racehorse Named Usain Colt

The Origins of Weird State Park Names (Part One)