The ancient Greeks blamed the Dog Star, Sirius, for the hot summer temperatures and the inconveniences these temperatures often brought about, such as drought and sickness. The “dog days of summer” fall between July 3rd and August 11th.
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The ancient Greeks blamed the Dog Star, Sirius, for the hot summer temperatures and the inconveniences these temperatures often brought about, such as drought and sickness. The “dog days of summer” fall between July 3rd and August 11th.
Google has quickly become one of the largest companies in the world. But before Google was called ‘Google', it had another name - ‘Backrub’. Luckily, co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided it would be best to revise the name before it took the world by storm!
Hornbills and lions at different stages of life were brought into the Disney studio to model for the team of animators working on the film. Wildlife expert Jim Fowler taught the animators about the habits and gestures of lions, as well as how lions protect themselves and ward off rivals.
The sound of the T-Rex in Jurassic Park? It was a Jack Russell playing with a rope, but slowed right down! Think of that next time you see a cute little dog running through the park.
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Google has quickly become one of the largest companies in the world. But before Google was called ‘Google', it had another name - ‘Backrub’. Luckily, co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided it would be best to revise the name before it took the world by storm!
Hornbills and lions at different stages of life were brought into the Disney studio to model for the team of animators working on the film. Wildlife expert Jim Fowler taught the animators about the habits and gestures of lions, as well as how lions protect themselves and ward off rivals.
The sound of the T-Rex in Jurassic Park? It was a Jack Russell playing with a rope, but slowed right down! Think of that next time you see a cute little dog running through the park.
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Interesting fact
The ancient Greeks blamed the Dog Star, Sirius, for the hot summer temperatures and the inconveniences these temperatures often brought about, such as drought and sickness. The “dog days of summer” fall between July 3rd and August 11th.
