The Madagascan Hissing Cockroach is one of the few insects who give birth to live young, rather than laying eggs.
Sheriff came from Shire Reeve. During early years of feudal rule in England, each shire had a reeve who was the law for that shire. When the term was brought to the United States it was shortned to Sheriff.
An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.
The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the “General Purpose” vehicle, G.P.
The little lump of flesh just forward of your ear canal, right next to your temple, is called a tragus.
Soweto in South Africa was derived from SOuth WEst TOwnship.
Murphy’s Oil Soap is the chemical most commonly used to clean elephants.
The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.
