The Opium Wars of the mid-nineteenth century were a watershed moment in modern Chinese history. From 1839 to 1842, China and the United Kingdom fought the first Opium War. From 1856 to 1860, a weakened China fought Great Britain and France in the Second Opium War. China was defeated in both wars. The terms of […]
The PDSA Dickin Medal was established in 1943 by Maria Dickin in the United Kingdom to honor the work of animals during World War II. It is a bronze medallion with the words For Gallantry and We Also Serve within a laurel wreath, carried on a striped green, dark brown, and pale blue ribbon. But
In October 2017, the Northern California region experienced the Tubbs Fire. At the time, the fire burned through portions of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, and Lake while wreaking the most havoc in Santa Rosa, was the most destructive wildfire in California history. Its destructiveness was quickly surpassed by the 2018 Campfire only one year
If you’re used to seeing dog food commercials, you probably believe that a dog’s sense of taste is highly refined. Cats also have heightened senses. But did you know that both cats and dogs have special tastebuds? Dogs and cats have taste buds that are specifically designed for water. A dog’s sense of taste is
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The dog, also known as the domestic dog, is a domesticated descendant of the wolf with an upturned tail. The dog is a descendant of an extinct wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog’s closest living relative. The dog was the first species to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers over 15,000 years before agriculture was
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When it comes to sneezing in dogs, it does not usually indicate that your dog has a cold, as it does in humans. In reality, dogs sneeze for a variety of reasons. It could be caused by something minor, such as a reaction to dust, or it could be caused by something more serious. Do
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The Chihuahua is one of the tiniest dog breeds in the world today. They were named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. But did you know in the early years in Mexico, Chihuahuas had a different purpose for the Aztecs? Aztecs in the 16th century took care of this little dog for food. However, there
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Dogs are known to be man’s best friends and loyal companions. More than just being a pet, dogs have special abilities that make them unique from other animals. They can be trained to perform tasks and even assist humans. But did you know several dogs actually fail their service training? Half of the dogs in
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The Moscow Water Dog, though now extinct, was once a fluffy four-foot canine that eventually led to the creation of the Black Russian Terrier. While you won’t find these breeds around today, here are some things you might want to know about these temperamental dogs. The Moscow Water Dog was originally commissioned by the Russian
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According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs in the United States are either obese or overweight. Unfortunately, most dog owners are unaware that their pets are actually overweight and have normalized the fact that dogs get fat when in a loving home. But did you know that Labradors are more
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