Ancient mystery finally solved.......

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MIL-DOT

Discussion Starter · Jan 4, 2014

...and the value of this information to humanity can not be over-estimated

http://news.yahoo.com/magnetic-field-keeps-dogs-in-line-during-bathroom-breaks--study-184949050.html

Mystery solved: Why dogs spin in circles before doing their business:

"If you're a dog owner, you've probably noticed that some dogs will spin around a few times in a circle before settling in to relieve themselves. Ever wonder why?

Turns out it's because they're trying to align with the Earth's magnetic field, according to new research....."

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HardLuck

· #2 · Jan 4, 2014

Been watching my dogs... They are obviously nonconformist.

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Steve28

· #3 · Jan 4, 2014

MIL-DOT said:
...and the value of this information to humanity can not be over-estimated

http://news.yahoo.com/magnetic-field-keeps-dogs-in-line-during-bathroom-breaks--study-184949050.html

Mystery solved: Why dogs spin in circles before doing their business:

"If you're a dog owner, you've probably noticed that some dogs will spin around a few times in a circle before settling in to relieve themselves. Ever wonder why?

Turns out it's because they're trying to align with the Earth's magnetic field, according to new research....."

BS. It's genetic memory to make sure they're not squatting down on a snake or scorpion or something - take a good look around so you don't die. Also pats down the grass their ancestors used to lay on, when they do the circle for sleep.

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ATST

· #4 · Jan 4, 2014

My dog spins to lay down, not to poop.

butt yeah, my life has been immeasurably enriched by this study.

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Goblin X

· #5 · Jan 4, 2014

if they are aligning with earths magnetic field, are they spinning clockwise or counter clockwise? that would affect polarity...... hhhhhmmmmm????

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John_Auberry

· #6 · Jan 4, 2014

Great, now we can start work on that cancer thing

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stant

· #7 · Jan 4, 2014

my lab is a contrarian as well he mostly aims toward washington dc.

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SSGNasty

· #8 · Jan 4, 2014

Saw this and said "Really?"

Obviously mine is a nonconformist as well.

And how much taxpayer money was spent on this useless information?
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"FIRE IN THE HOLE"

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ManyFeathers

· #9 · Jan 4, 2014

And being the great liberal scientists that they are........

I'm sure they milked it for all it was worth before they finally had to release their findings

They'll go far in life

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dj1975232

· #10 · Jan 4, 2014

Having solved all other problems...

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gearheadon44s

· #11 · Jan 4, 2014

Pobably one of michelles pet projects that the tax payers are subsidizing.

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treepotater

· #12 · Jan 4, 2014

Oh great, now there's one more house hunting checklist item: porcelain thrones with a N-S orientation.
Obviously E-W orientation is a "no-go"

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Lylac_Krazy

· #13 · Jan 4, 2014

Instead of a Fire Hydrant, I keep a miniature White House one the back lawn.
That way, as the crap builds up, I actually feel a sense of accomplishment when
I clean it up for them.
Of course, when the pee on it, I like to think its raining in D.C.

Oh, yea, they spin around also.

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wasniper

· #14 · Jan 4, 2014

Why can't they figure out something useful like why they crap in the front yard or right where you have to walk? JT

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The Saint

· #15 · Jan 4, 2014

my dog puts the seat up before he goes pee....

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maat

· #16 · Jan 4, 2014

I wonder how much taxpayer money is transferred to political friends in the name of research.

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maat

· #17 · Jan 4, 2014

The Saint said:
my dog puts the seat up before he goes pee....

Video please....

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The Saint

· #18 · Jan 4, 2014

maat said:
Video please....

he is shy...

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MI.oldguy

· #19 · Jan 4, 2014

Mine spins and roughs up her bed before laying down.and turns round and round to level out a flat place to crap in the snow.

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Demianu27

· #20 · Jan 4, 2014

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