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walking in hot weather, and the AVMA rec-
ommends dog owners stop frequently to allow
these dogs to rest on hot days. Short walks also
may be all these breeds can handle when tem-
peratures spike. In addition, alter the walking
schedule if you’re accustomed to walking during
midday, when temperatures tend to be especial-
ly hot in warm weather seasons. Walk in the ear- The AVMA notes that a dog exhibiting signs of
ly morning before the sun gets too high and/or
evening when the sun has begun to set.
Be careful when temperatures drop. Cer-
tain breeds may be vulnerable to cold weather
as well. Small dogs, dogs that have short coats,
dogs that lack body fat, and even some brachy-
cephalic dogs may not fare well when tempera-
tures drop. The AVMA notes that some dogs
without long hair or body fat to protect them
By Lucie Winborne
America’s first dentist, John Baker, trained Paul
Revere to be a dentist.
A German word for nightmare is “alptraum,” or
“elf dream.” In German folklore, elves were dan- arguments.
gerous figures who could control dreams and
create nightmares.
Canadians eat more macaroni and cheese than
any other nation in the world.
No matter how badly fingerprints are damaged,
they will still grow back in their original pattern. indeed in possession of stolen art, but not da
Eggnog originated from the medieval hot, milky
ale-like drink known as a posset.
The band name Imagine Dragons is an ana-
gram. Lead singer Dan Reynolds described it as
a “phrase that meant something to all of us,” but
the group has yet to confirm what that is.
Though dragonflies have six legs, they cannot
walk.
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal,
at 1 million hairs per square inch.
The Muppet vampire Count von Count, from
“Sesame Street,” was based on actual vampire
myth. One way to supposedly deter the blood-
sucking creatures is to throw seeds outside a
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might get frostbite if cold weather walks go on awry in cold weather include shivering, weak-
too long. The short noses that are a hallmark of ness and/or diminished mental alertness. Mus-
Brachycephalic dogs also can make it hard for cle stiffness, shallow and slow breathing, and
these animals to regulate their body tempera- even collapse may be indicative of hypothermia,
ture, which can be dangerous in cold weather. which requires immediate attention from a vet-
Learn to spot the signs of struggle. Dogs ex- erinarian. A dog that suddenly takes a wide-
hibit some common symptoms when struggling based stance also may be under duress.
with hot or cold temperatures during a walk. Know that weather isn’t the only walking
hazard. Where a dog is walked also can pose
heat stress may appear unexpectedly anxious a safety and health hazard. Avoid areas under
or weak, be less responsive than usual to com- construction, areas with uneven ground, icy
mands, pant heavily or frequently, or drool ex- surfaces, areas where wildlife is known to roam,
cessively. Dog owners also can check the dog’s and surfaces where de-icing products have been
gums for discoloration, dryness or stickiness. spread.
Take any of these signs very seriously and get Walking is great exercise for dogs. But dog
the dog indoors and even to a veterinarian im- owners must be mindful of weather and addi-
mediately. Carry the animal home or to the vet’s tional variables that can pose a safety risk and
office, if necessary. The signs that something is health hazard to dogs.
door. Vampires are compelled to count the Instead, she washed coffee cups, vacuumed,
seeds, delaying them until morning. took out the garbage, and dusted ... then left
the homeowners, who were asleep upstairs, her
Ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts be- phone number and a bill for her services on a
lieved that benevolent, helpful spirits lived in napkin.
trees. Knocking on tree trunks roused a spirit
for protection, which led to the saying “knock Volcanoes can create lightning.
on wood.”
Ulysses S. Grant’s middle initial doesn’t stand
In 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, the managing director for anything. He was christened Hiram Ulysses
of Guinness Brewery, got into a spat with some- Grant, and the initial was added by Congress-
one over the world’s fastest game bird. When the man Thomas Hamer when he nominated Grant
pair couldn’t locate an answer in a book, Beaver for West Point, thinking it stood for Grant’s
had the idea of writing one that would solve pub mother’s maiden name.
Fewer than one in 10,000 people possess the gift
The sun weighs 2,000 million million million of perfect pitch.
million tons.
The world’s largest beaver dam, located in Can-
Picasso was once suspected of stealing the ada’s Wood Buffalo National Parkand boasting a
“Mona Lisa” from the Louvre. He was brought length estimated at more than 2,600 feet, is visi-
to court, where it was determined that he was ble from space via satellite imagery.
Vinci’s masterpiece, and was let off with a warn- Memorial Day’s date was first chosen because it
ing. was when flowers would be in full bloom.
The modern sense of the term “Black Friday” Ice from seawater melts into fresh water.
likely originated in the 1950s when Philadelphia
police began using it to describe the chaotic
traffic of shoppers and sports fans after Thanks-
giving and before the Army-Navy football game
on Saturday.
Jimmy Carter was the first American president
born in a hospital.
Pepsi was originally called “Brad’s Drink,” after
its creator, pharmacist Caleb Bradham, who be-
lieved it had digestive benefits.
In 2012, Susan Warren, who owned a cleaning
business, broke into a house but stole nothing.