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Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed

Also known as the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Entlebucher Cattle Dog, this is the smallest of the four types of Sennenhunds which includes the Appenzeller, Bernese and the Greater Swiss. Entlebuch is a place in Lucerne, Switzerland and Sennenhund refers to the people of Senn which are herders in...

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What Is Fontina Cheese?

Fontina cheese is a kind of Italian cheese although it is also made in other countries, which make variations of it. Fontina’s texture can range from semisoft to firm depending on where he cheese was made and how long it was anged. T can also come in different flavors – from mild, creamy flavors...

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Where Is Bavaria?

Many people encounter the word "Bavaria" and the products that are attributed to this geographical region but not many people know where it is actually located even if someone tries to find it in the map. The reason for this is simple -- Bavaria is not a country but the largest of Germany's 16...

The 8 Most Heroic Dogs in History

The 8 Most Heroic Dogs in History

Dogs are unique among non-human animals in that there is a long and storied history of dogs performing heroic, self-sacrificial acts for their human comrades. Below, we've put together a list of the eight most heroic dogs of all time. 8) Guinefort, the Saint of Infants A select few people have...

10 Most Terrifying Bridges on Earth

10 Most Terrifying Bridges on Earth

Imagine being suspended hundreds of feet in the air above hard rock; all that is keeping you in place is a wooden board, a taut rope and your balance. You prepare yourself for disaster - if the rope gives way or if your foot slips then death seems inevitable; but in the meantime you are paralyzed....