By Dr. Marty Becker
vetstreet.com | Pets – 13 hours ago
While most of the country has had a hot streak or two this summer, those weren't officially "dog days" unless they occurred in late July or August - at least in the Northern Hemisphere.
That's because the term "dog days" refers to a period when Sirius - the "dog star," part of the constellation Canis Major - is brightest in the summer sky. The ancient Romans marked these days from July 23-24 to August 23-24, noting that they were typically the hottest days of the year. Eventually, the phrase "dog days" came to mean any hot streak in the summer.
Did you know that? The reason I did is because I love learning new things. I always have, and I hope I always will. I've always clipped interesting stories from newspapers and magazines, and in a way I still do, although these days I usually snap a picture with my smartphone and send it to friends and family.
I've gone through my files - and two of my own books - to find five tidbits worthy of being part of a Trivial Pursuit edition just for dog lovers. (And, yes, I'll put together one for cat lovers, too!) Hope you enjoy these!
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