WEST MICHIGAN — As temperatures peak over 90 degrees, shade and Lake Michigan water becomes a prized commodity. You’ll often hear people refer to the “dog days of summer" in these conditions, but ...
MSN: Here's the Fascinating Story Behind the Phrase 'Dog Days of Summer'
The Lowell Sun: Pet Talk: Origins of the ‘dog days’ of summer
DEAR PET TALK: I’m hearing about the “Dog Days” of summer – what does that mean? DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: You’re hearing about the “Dog Days” because they are happening right now. The term harkens ...
EURweb: Why Dogs (And You) Hate July/August – The Dark History of ‘Dog Days’ Revealed! | WATCH
*We often hear people refer to “the dog days of summer,” but does anyone really know what that means? Oliie did some digging to help people celebrate the dog days of summer (and impress barbeque ...
Why Dogs (And You) Hate July/August – The Dark History of ‘Dog Days’ Revealed! | WATCH
MSN: The dog days of summer aren't about dogs. Here's what they actually mean and why they still matter
Many people are surprised to learn that the dog days of summer aren’t about dogs when they first hear the phrase. Instead, the term comes from the annual rising of Sirius and its ancient connection ...
The dog days of summer aren't about dogs. Here's what they actually mean and why they still matter
AOL: No, The Phrase The 'Dog Days' Of Summer Doesn’t Have Anything To Do With Your Dog: Weather History 101
If you’re saying we’re in the “dog days” of summer right now because of how hot it is, you’re right… but your reasoning is actually wrong. Because the “dog days” phrase actually isn’t a subjective ...