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Posavac Hound Dog Breed

Originating from Croatia, the name can be translated to mean the Scenthound from the Sava Valley. This old hunting breed was first officially recognized by the FCI with the name Kras Posavac Basin Hound but was later changed to Posavatz Hound. It stands at a height of 17 to 23 inches and weighs...

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Tornjak Dog Breed

The Tornjak is one of the very ancient dog breeds, reportedly mentioned in 9th century manuscripts. Originally they were known as “Hrvatski pas planinac” meaning Croatian dog from the mountain. This sturdy breed originated from the areas of Bosnia, Herzegovinia and Croatia. There are some theories...

10 Things We Wish Had Never Been Invented

10 Things We Wish Had Never Been Invented

Some things might have been better off not being invented. Now we're not denying that these come with some good ... convenience, connectedness, etc. We're just saying... sometimes the bad seems to outweigh the good.

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

Having ordered the systematic murder of millions of people, Nazi Germany was responsible for some of the darkest days in human history. However, following the defeat of the Axis powers, justice was not instantaneous. In fact, many of those responsible for the atrocities of the Third Reich managed...

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...