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Kukur Tihar being observed today; 15 amazing facts



KATHMANDU: Kukur Tihar is observed today. Dog, which is an animal well known for being trustworthy sentry as well as faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is being worshiped by offering delicious food today.

1.Dogs noses are wet to help absorb scent chemicals
2. Newfoundlands are amazing lifeguards
3. The Beatles song ‘A Day in the Life’ has a frequency only dogs can hear
4. Three dogs survived the Titanic sinking
5. A Bloodhound’s sense of smell can be used as evidence in court
6. The tallest dog in the world is 44 inches tall
7. Basenji dogs don’t bark, they yodel
8. A Greyhound could beat a Cheetah in a long distance race
9. A blind man and his guide dog hiked the Appalachian Trail
10. The Ewoks in Star Wars were based on a dog
11. 30% of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear
12. The Saluki is the oldest dog breed
13. Chow Chows and Shar-Peis have black tongues
14. Dogs have three eyelids
15. The African Hunting dog is the most successful hunter in the world

Publish Date : 14 November 2020 08:48 AM

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