A Racing Horse Named Potoooooooo

(via Amusing Planet) There was once a great racehorse in 18th-century Britain named Potoooooooo, who was famed for his endurance and speed. He won over 30 races defeating some of the best racehorses of the time, and many of his victories were at distances over four miles—more than twice the distance of a typical race. The question that’s likely on your mind is: why was the horse named Potoooooooo? There is an amusing story behind it.