Germany

Discover the mind-boggling size of Texas compared to European countries like Germany and France.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info) 1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)

This teenage girl in Germany had asked her parents for a horse but they said "no" so she decided she would just train the family cow.  The cow jumps hurdles just like a horse, only not as high.  Have you ever been around cows? They have a mind of their own...