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  In ancient Greece, kennels of dogs were kept at the sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. Dogs were frequently sacrificed there because they were plentiful, inexpensive, and easy to control. During the July 25 celebration of the kunophontis ("the massacre of dogs"), dog sacrifices were performed to appease the ancestors of Apollo’s son, Linos, who was devoured by dogs..
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  Tiger Woods stuttered as a child and used to talk to his dog until he fell asleep in an effort to get rid of it.
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  A dog’s heart beats up to 120 times per minute, or 50% faster than the average human heartbeat of 80 times per minute
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  Even with their poor eyesight, dogs can still see better at night than humans do.
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  Upright, stiff, rapid tail movement is not wagging or "friendly" but indicates a dog who's rather excited and focused.

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