Why was the pony express first needed, and why did it later become obsolete

Take another look at the population pyramid for france in 1950. notice the disparity between the male and female populations in the 55 to 70 year-old age group. what historical event could account for this disparity?

How was the method of making pottery by using coils of clay better than simply shaping the clay by hand? it prevented pottery from cracking when fired. it created a watertight seal. it produced more attractive pottery. the pottery could be cut or stamped with designs.

The eastern roman empire is also known as what empire