A Brief History On July 31, 2017, when you visit your local animal shelter, you will find that 80% of the dogs there are mixed breeds, or “Mutts,” and around 53% of all American dogs are mutts. As the single most prevalent “breed” of dog, there must be something these mongrels that make them so popular. Digging Deeper Dogs are all of the same species, Canis familiaris, and all are descendants of the Wolf, Canis lupus. Dogs came about when humans began raising wolf cubs and selectively breeding only those that were most compatible with people. Even before humans got…
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A Brief History On July 25, 2017, we celebrate National Hot Fudge Sundae Day. This tasty treat with (usually) vanilla ice cream covered in hot fudge may or may not be embellished with whipped cream, and/or nuts, and/or a cherry on top. Plus, you can shake things up by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Today we list 10 Favorite Frozen Treats (either our favorites or the most popular in the country). Digging Deeper 1. Hot Fudge Sundae. So darn good it gets its own holiday every July 25th. Probably the favorite type of sundae in the US, you can…
A Brief History On July 13, 100 BC, the world welcomed baby Gaius Julius Caesar into the world, the man the month of July is named after that would become dictator of Rome (but not Emperor; that came after him). Contrary to popular belief, Julius was not delivered by Caesarian Section. Legend has it that it was one of Julius’s ancestors that has that distinction, with the family name “Caesar” stemming from the Latin meaning for C-Section. Here we list 10 instances of medical conditions or procedures named after someone. Digging Deeper 1. Caesarian Section, unknown Caesar. The procedure by which…
A Brief History On July 12, 1543, King Henry VIII of England married Catherine Parr, his sixth and final wife. Henry had divorced #1, beheaded #2, #3 died, divorced #4, beheaded #5, and Catherine outlived Henry. Over the years, there have been some marriage happy people known for their many spouses. Here we list 10 of those frequently wed individuals. Digging Deeper 1. King Henry VIII of England. Obsessed with producing one or more viable male heirs to the throne, Henry kept trying to find a wife that would give him the male children he coveted. Wife #3 died from complications…
A Brief History Only a few people like to talk about this topic because it is generally not something people feel proud of. This breeds many complexes, self-doubt and closes the door to the world of sex; however, is it so critical? What is even considered a small penis? Are all girls really crazy about 20 centimeters, and that a small penis will surely become a subject of ridicule and humiliation? The problem is that you cannot affect the size of the penis at birth. So, how can you be happy if you do not have a huge penis? Digging…