Benjamin Franklin, statesman and inventor, came up with the idea of daylight savings time. But it wasn’t officially adopted into law in the U.S. until 1918. A standard time was set, daylight savings created and time zones established. Changes have been made to the law many times, but the idea remains the same. Most of […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: medium long, soft, silky, no undercoat Color: white, black, blue, black smoke, blue smoke, tabby patterns Temperament: affectionate, curious, intelligent, like water & bathing Where does the Turkish Angora come from? The first long-haired cats to appear in Europe were from Angora, now Ankara, Turkey. The Angoras […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-26 in. Weight: 45-70 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: chases small animals What is the origin of the Redbone Coonhound? In the 1840s hunters in Georgia wanted a dog that […]
