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.
This was more precisely defined as a strip of land âone furrow longâ (i.e. one furlong) and one furlong wide. The length of one furlong was equal to 10 chains, or 40 rods. A area of one furlong times 10 rods was one rood.