THE THINGS THAT THINGS ARE NAMED

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

What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?

Knowing your equines is no mere horseplay. Here's how to tell the difference between horses, ponies, and even miniature horses.

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17 Species Named After Star Wars Characters

There are Star Wars fans everywhere, including among the scientists who study life on Earth.

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

Stan Larkin received a heart transplant in May after relying on an artificial heart for more than a year.

12 Outlandish Species Names

8 Towns that are Numbered

Origins of 8 of the Strangest Place Names in Canada

What were they thinking?

New Horizons Nears July 14 Flyby Of Pluto

Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl

On March 14, 1930, 11-year-old Venetia Burney and her family were eating breakfast at their home in Oxford, England, discussing the biggest news of the day: The discovery of a new planet. As they talked about what the new planet's moniker should be, Venet

When Did We Start Naming Winter Storms?

Don’t be surprised if you hear a meteorologist refer to the nor'easter that’s about to hit the East Coast as “Athena.” They’re just following the example of The Weather Channel, which recently announced that it will name “noteworthy winter storms,” just a

27 Cowboy Slang Terms for Things You Eat and Drink

If your bread wallet is empty and you need to line the flue, knight the ribbons and mosey to a beanery. Your cookie-pusher will know what you mean when you order any of these 27 cowboy food and drink items. 1. Bear Sign: Doughnuts * 2. Overland trout: Ba

Understanding Diner Lingo: 55 Phrases to Get You Started

Photo: avlxyz on Flickr The origins of most diner phrases are shrouded in mystery or lost to history, and different regions and restaurants use different terminology for the same items, but this list should give you an idea of what's going on when you he

10 Loud Places That Are Actually Nice and Quiet

You know how people make lists of unusual town names to send out as a joke via email? I got one that had a list of "noisy" towns. I decided to look them up and see how "loud" these places really are. I found that most of them were simply nice, quiet place

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

[Via BuzzFeed. See more unusual Doritos flavors and flavor names from around the

Prince Harry is Partial Owner of a Racehorse Named Usain Colt

John Stillwell/PA Photos/Landov Adrienne Crezo is on vacation this week, but she found time to share that fact with me yesterday. I am grateful. Stealing a line from our Managing Editor Jessanne Collins, I love the things that things are named. If you'

The Origins of Weird State Park Names (Part One)

My brother sent me this screenshot of Trip Advisor's information on Moses Lake, Washington. A friend had noted the "Top-rated things to do" section and found it particularly depressing. I'm sure that Potholes State Park and the House of Poverty Museum are