But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem. WebMD looks at some possible causes of foot and ankle swelling and offers advice on when to call the doctor. Pregnancy complications. Some swelling of the ankles and feet is normal during pregnancy.
Report Abuse. A furlong is equal to one-eighth of a mile Since there are 5280 feet in a mile, there are 5280 / 8 = 660 feet in a furlong. Gerry Â· 7 years ago. Thumbs up.
Old English furlang measure of distance of roughly 220 yards, originally the length of a furrow in the common field of 10 acres, from furh furrow + lang long.. The acre of the common field being variously measured, the furlong was fixed 9c. on the classical stadium, one-eighth of a Roman mile.