Rocco
In 2007, a dog named Rocco discovered a truffle in Tuscany that weighed 3.3 pounds. It sold at auction for $333,000 (USD), a world record for a truffle. Fact source...
Instant happiness
Petting a dog or cat or other furry pets releases oxytocin (the “cuddle hormone”), which creates instant happiness. Oxytocin also lowers blood pressure and reduces stress levels....
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs. When a pet dog would die, the owners shaved off their eyebrows, smeared mud in their hair, and mourned aloud for days. Fact source...
Lampposts are falling
In Croatia, scientists discovered that lampposts were falling down because a chemical in the urine of male dogs was rotting the metal....