Most of us have a concept of the pony express: deliver letters on horseback…fast. But how much do you know?
The pony express ended in California…did they start in
1) New York
2) Missouri
3) Texas
How far they travel in 24 hours?
1) 100 miles
2) 250 miles
3) 500 miles
How long did the service last?
1) 7 months
2) 19 months
3) 22 months
My horse was disappointed in my score…maybe I should try again!
Wanna have a little fun with the Pony Express today? My kids showed me that if you go to the Google home page you can play a game!
I was terrible on my first try, can you make your horse happier than mine was?
The answers to the above questions, as found on Pony Express.org:
2) Missouri
2) 250 miles
2) 19 months
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That is too neat! I played it and scored 37 the first time. The Pony Express horse gave me the same look as my real horse…. With practice I got a 63! Then it applauded me! I wish my real horse would applaud me 🙁 Instead, with practice I still get that same disgruntled look from my real horse, haha.
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My sister alerted me of this game. I only made it to the first station with 4 letters. It took me half way there to figure out what was expected of me!! LOL Let’s just say, I am too old to be a “gamer”. It didn’t even bring back good memories of riding my pinto pony, Andy, bareback/bridleless through the yard! I did enjoy the story behind the doodle!! Thanks for sharing!
Seriously?? It only lasted for 19 MONTHS??!!! That is actually kind of amazing that we still think about it .