Basic Everyday Facts: “Must-Know” Knowledge You Never Knew You Needed

In our youth, curiosity trumped precision, leaving us blissfully indifferent to the finer details of our discoveries. Yet, with maturity, we’ve unraveled a few mix-ups from our childhood tapestry of knowledge.

Take this nugget: ponies are not, in fact, young horses but a distinct breed, charmingly compact yet fully mature. Their cuteness is undeniable, but it’s not a marker of infancy..