What Are Reindeer?!?
We all know that each year Santa loads up his sleigh and takes off to travel the world in a night driven by eight (sometimes nine) reindeer. But has anyone ever seen a reindeer? Do they actually exist? Of course, if they do, surely they can't fly! But why is Santa associated with these creatures? Do they actually have superpowers? There are just so many questions people don't know about these mythical animals that land on our rooftops each Christmas. It's a good thing that NORAD tracks them or we'd all be in the dark! The following list will offer the answers you've been looking for when it comes to reindeer lore. Happy Holidays and look out for low-flying reindeer!
Making Horse Sense Out Of Horse Meat
Many people are in an uproar about the Congress' new ruling on the use of horse meat in America. The blogosphere has been full of complaints and I've seen comments on blaming President Obama as a "horse killer". How could our leaders think it is a good idea to slaughter Black Beauty? How could anyone take a bite out of Secretariat? Before everyone starts protesting the Seabisquit Sub-of-the-Month, there are some things we should all understand on this new source of legislature. While I, personally, do not find the idea of eating horse appealing, is there more to this story? I did some digging around and found out some information on this new rule. Take a look at this explanation at the Equine Extermination Law and see what you think before you decide to start Occupying Horse Farms. Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals Tags: eating horse, equine, ground horsemeat, horse, horse meat, horse meat consumption, horse slaughter, horsemeat, Horses, my little pony, seabiscuit, secretariat, slaughter horses
Five Deadliest Sharks In The World
It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel! It's the time of year that we can learn more about some of the scariest creatures in the ocean. Sharks are terrifying predators that are often portrayed as the villains in movies. They eat just about everything, and while they are considered extremely dangerous to people, this is sort of a myth. When a shark attacks a person, the results can be gruesome. However, there are only about 6 fatal attacks per year. Compare this to the 100 or so people who die from bee and wasp stings every year. Nonetheless, sharks are scary! Here is a top five list of the most deadly... Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals Tags: Bull Shark, great white sharks, human atacks, mako shark, ocean white tip, sharks, Shortfin Mako, tiger shark, undersea predators
Best Breeds of Dogs For Children
Are you thinking about having children but not sure if your pit bull is a wise choice to keep around your newborn? Many of us are dog owners but are worried how the dogs will react around kids. Do you get a Dalmatian like they have in that movie? Is Lassie a good choice? Just because a dog looks friendly on the big screen doesn't mean you should trust your young ones around them. There are certain breeds that are better than others. Here's a list of the best dogs for you and your kids and the reasons you should consider them. Read more...
Movie Mutts: Dogs Of The Silver Screen
When I was growing up, there were a lot of famous dogs on television and in the movies. Names like Lassie and Benji were common names in our home. Did you ever wonder what happened to these dogs? Sure, we know that they passed on, but did they live a good life? Where did they find them to begin with? There are some very good stories behind these canine celebrities. Here are five of their stories. Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals Tags: benji, Dogs, dogs of the cinema, lassie, movie dogs, movie mutts, pete the pup, puppy, rin tin tin, toto
Need A New Business? Why Not This Pick Of The Litter?
Are you looking to start a new business? Have you ever thought about being your own boss? Here is a business opportunity that you might want to look into. As it turns out, America is obsessed with pets. We love our four legged friends so much that we spend some big bucks on these furry creatures that we typically wouldn't spend on ourselves. That is why anything in the pet industry is an ideal way to be your next source of income. Here are five statistics on the outlook of this home business. Read more...
