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What's the plural of dog?

Since adding an ā€œsā€ without an apostrophe is the most common way of making a plural noun (dogs), it is both important to mark the difference between the ...

Did the Romans have balls?

The Romans also referred to it as the small ball game. The ball used was small (not as large as a follis, paganica, or football-sized ball) and hard, pro...

Do stamps hold value?

The short answer to this is yes. Stamp collections can be valuable. Not all stamp collections will be worth a significant amount of money. But some colle...

When a horse is scratched?

Scratched means that a horse will not be running in a race it has been declared to run in. Scratched is a popular term that is used in horse racing in th...

What does 2K mean in rowing?

Find Your 2K Race Goal Master Instructor Heather Alschuler uses these workouts to predict a possible 2K time: 8 rounds of 500m with equal rest. OR. 4 rou...

Are iron marks permanent?

These shiny spots are created when the hot iron touches the fibers of the clothing and causes them to melt. Since these spots are actually melted fabric,...