By transmitting information quickly over long distances, the telegraph facilitated the growth in the railroads, consolidated financial and commodity markets, and reduced information costs within and between firms. What was the telegraph and how did it impact the war? The telegraph allowed the president to act as a true commander-in-chief Read more…
Brony, by the very nature of the word, refers to specifically male fans, though some women use the term to refer to themselves. Another term, pegasister exists as an alternate feminine form. What are female bronies called? Older fans of the show use the word brony, a portmanteau of the Read more…
‘Bronies’ is the term used to call fans of the TV show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, mostly the ones that aren’t part of the show’s target demographic of young girls. Some people prefer to use it for just the male fans of the show, with the female fans Read more…
Pony Express Lake is located in DeKalb County, Missouri. This lake is 240 acres in size. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill. How big is Pony Express Lake? 240-acreThe area includes 240-acre Pony Express Lake, which was opened to public fishing on January Read more…
Waking up in a church with the dull realization that Johnny’s killing of Bob and the flight from the law really did happen, Ponyboy daydreams about being with Darry and Soda and how wonderful life was at home. What did Ponyboy realize after he and Johnny cried at the church? Read more…
five days. Following Dally’s orders, they stay inside the church and pass the time playing poker and reading aloud from Gone with the Wind. This routine continues for five days until Dally shows up and brings them back in touch with the outside world. How many days do Johnny and Read more…
four Sections. A native pony, originating on the hills of Wales, the beautiful Welsh breed is unique in that it has four Sections within one breed: the Welsh Mountain Pony (A); the Welsh Pony of Riding Type (B); the Welsh Pony of Cob Type (C); and the Welsh Cob (D). Read more…
He would rather die defending himself with a switchblade than receive another beating by the Socs. Not only does this moment hint at Johnny using his switchblade later in the book, but it also alludes to Johnny’s own death in the final sentence. The fire in the Windrixville church is Read more…
The narrator of the novel The Outsiders by The Outsiders, Ponyboy Curtis, is a complicated and emotional character. He goes through numerous changes in the book and you get a good idea of his feelings through actions towards others. How has Ponyboy changed throughout the book? Throughout the novel Ponyboy Read more…
In an effort to blend in and disguise their appearances, Johnny cuts and bleaches Ponyboy’s hair; Ponyboy in turn cuts Johnny’s hair. What does Johnny hair look like in The Outsiders? Ponyboy described Johnny as “Smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He has big black eyes in a Read more…