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World’s tallest dog dies
Zeus, the world’s tallest male dog, has died from complications following treatment for bone cancer, Guinness World Records has said.
The Great Dane, who stood at one metre tall, was awarded the title in 2022. He was three years old and would have turned four in November.
He died from pneumonia following surgery to remove his front right leg after his cancer was discovered by vets.
He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, with his head in his “loving owner Brittany’s lap”, Donnie Davis, Brittany’s father, said.
Brittany, from Bedford, Texas, said on Guinness World Records’ website: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved dog, Zeus, the Guinness World Records title holder for the tallest living male dog. Zeus died Tuesday morning of amputation-related pneumonia.
“Zeus was a truly special dog. He was gentle, loving, very stubborn but always happy to see his family and many, many friends on his adventures around Dallas & Fort Worth.
“Zeus packed a lot of life into three short years and was primed to beat cancer’s butt.
“Zeus had the absolute best doctors and nurses working around the clock to help him, but in the end, he was just too sick.”
Brittany set up a fundraising campaign to get him the best possible treatment after his illness was discovered.
Zeus, who was “very laid back”, Brittany said, was a gift from her brother, at eight weeks old.
She had always wanted a Great Dane.
He was a well-known character around Dallas and Fort Worth and people would often ask if they could ride him like a horse, when they saw him out on walkies, she said.
The answer, of course, was always “no”
Zeus was “very laid back” but also strong-minded, and so tall that he’d drink out of the kitchen sink and would even steal food off the counters when he was feeling mischievous.
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, said: “Zeus always brought a smile to our faces – he was such a larger-than-life character and spread joy wherever he went. —Sky News
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NASA Astronaut shows how he wears pants in Space: ‘two legs at a time’
Astronauts have a unique way of getting dressed in space. In a fascinating video posted on February 21, NASA chemical engineer, Don Pettit, demonstrated how he puts on his pants aboard the International Space Station. Instead of the traditional one-leg-at-a-time approach, Mr Pettit descended into his floating trousers, essentially jumping into them with both legs at once.
He simply captioned the video, “Two legs at a time.”
The lighthearted video delighted viewers, prompting a flurry of comments and reactions from users who enjoyed the humorous glimpse into life in space. One user wrote, “I thought you were going to land right in them at first. Haha. That might be fun to try.”
Another joked, “This is the real content that I needed! I attempted to recreate this on Earth and well.it didn’t go well.”
A third said, “Missed opportunity to not have the theme from Space Odyssey 2001 playing for this.” A fourth added, “Such a pro! Well done.”
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Company threatens to fire employees …..if they don’t get married and have children
A company based in China’s Shandong province caught the attention of government officials after it threatened to fire its single and divorced employees if they remained single by the end of September.
According to a report in South China Morning Post, Shandong Shuntian Chemical Group Co. Ltd., issued a notice to its 1,200-odd employees, emphasising that they work well and establish families.
The notice required single employees aged 28-58, including those divorced, to get married and settle down by the end of September this year. Those who do not by the end of March need to write a self-criticism letter. If they do not get married by the end of June, the company will conduct an “evaluation” of them. If they are still single by the end of September, they will be fired.
The company said the move was intended to promote the spirit and cultural values of “diligence, kindness, loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness”.
As the news went viral, Chinese social media users slammed the decision, stating the company was violating several laws.
“Corporate rules should not override laws or social morals,” one user commented, while others pointed out that the Chinese marriage law guarantees freedom of marriage.
“This crazy company should mind its own business and stay away from the personal lives of employees.”
