Dogs have a way of greeting one another that might leave you a little uncomfortable — sniffing each other’s rear ends. But when your furry friend turns their attention to your crotch, it can feel downright awkward. So, why do they do this? For anyone who’s ever had a dog, it’s no surprise that dogs communicate and greet others in various ways, with their sense of smell playing a key role. Dogs explore the world through their noses, and their sniffing habits are how they gather important information. The dog’s superior sense of smell comes from 220 million scent receptors in their nose. That’s about 50 times more than humans have, giving dogs the ability to detect scents that are completely undetectable to us. Simply put, dogs are incredibly curious creatures, and they have a keen sense of smell that helps them gather information about you. Dogs are drawn to strong odors, explains Jennifer Sperry, a veterinarian with Pets Plus Us Insurance, tells Rover.com. Crotches, with their sw...
She was the product of a teenage pregnancy, and her family was dirt poor. There were countless nights she went to bed hungry. But today, that struggle is a distant memory for this celebrated actress, an Academy Award winner whose star now shines brighter than ever. Her father was not her father With her striking red hair, sea green eyes, porcelain skin, high cheekbones and flowing fiery locks, this actress stands out as a rare presence among Hollywood’s sea of blondes and brunettes. She has earned many honors, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. She has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy, two Tony Awards, and two British Academy Film Awards. But her path to this spotlight was anything but easy. This actress was born on March 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California. She came into the world as Jessica Howard, the child of a vegan chef named Jerri Hastey and a firefighter named Michael Hastey. Her parents were both teenagers when she was born and by all accounts, the yo...