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This is a weekly wrap of our Daily Knowledge Newsletter. You can get that newsletter for free here<\/a>.<\/div>\n

\"Anti-tank-Dog2\"<\/a>The Exploding Anti-Tank Dogs of WWII<\/a><\/p>\n

These dogs, usually Alsatians, were also called \u201cHundminen\u201d or \u201cdog mines.\u201d They were\u00a0 trained to carry explosives on their bodies to enemy tanks, where they would then be detonated. No, it did not end very well for the dogs in question. This type of animal weaponry was first used by the Soviets. Following a decision in 1924… (more<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"clever-hans\"<\/a>The Horse That Could Do Math: The Unintentional Clever Hans Hoax<\/a><\/p>\n

Move over Mr. Ed, Clever Hans was the original horse who could communicate with humans in complex ways. Well, at least it seemed that way at the time. This phenomenon began in the late 19th<\/sup> century with a German mathematics teacher by the name of Wilhelm Von Osten. He was a student of phrenology, which meant that he adhered to the belief that a person\u2019s intelligence, among other things, can be determined by the size and shape of their head. In addition, he was interested in animal intelligence and the idea that it was greatly underestimated by the human race. As a result of his beliefs… (more<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"himalayas\"<\/a>How the Himalayas Were Formed<\/a><\/p>\n

The Himalayas, which stretch some 2,900 kilometres between India, Pakistan, China, and Nepal, is the world\u2019s tallest mountain range. In addition to Mount Everest, the world\u2019s tallest mountain by peak elevation standing at 8,848 meters tall, the range also features several other mountain peaks over 8,000 meters. It is the only mountain range to boast mountains over 8,000 meters\u2014the runner-up is a mountain range in South America, whose tallest peak is just 6,962 meters tall. Millions of years ago… (more<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"reading-in-dim-light-340x411\"<\/a>Reading in Dim Light Will Not Damage Your Eyes<\/a><\/p>\n

In fact, the only \u201cdamage\u201d reading in a dimly lit setting will do, in comparison to reading in an ample lighted setting, is to cause extra eyestrain, which will go away simply by resting your eyes.\u00a0 This shouldn\u2019t be too much of a surprise given the fact that for centuries people have been reading by candlelight without rampant reports of rapidly reduced eyesight.\u00a0 In fact, the opposite has happened with rates of things like myopia, usually what is most cited as being what reading in dim light contributes to, being on the rise despite all our bright light sources.\u00a0 Nonetheless, perhaps because parents the world over are trying to get their kids to go to bed… (more<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"ulcer-340x453\"<\/a>Nobel Prize Winner Barry J. Marshall in Part Proved What Causes Ulcers by Ingesting the Bacteria He Thought Was Causing Them<\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to science, we think there\u2019s a saying that is fairly applicable, \u201cwho dares, wins\u201d. Fans of military history may recognise that as the motto of the Special Air Services (SAS). However, we feel scientists and researchers deserve to use it just as much, because sometimes they take risks too. Just ask Barry J. Marshall if you don\u2019t believe us. Marshall is known primarily for his work revolving around peptic ulcers. If you don\u2019t… (more<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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