Things I learned lately 25 Oct

• In the 14th century, “hound” was used to refer to almost all domestic canines and “dog” was reserved for breeds like the precursors to modern bulldogs and mastiffs. By the 16th century, the meaning had shifted and dog was the general term and hound was used for hunting breeds.
• Electrocution means you died from the electric shock. If you live, it's just a shock.
• Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis are honorary members of the Harlem Globetrotters.
• Tug of war was contested as a team event in the Summer Olympics at every Olympiad from 1900 to 1920. Originally the competition was entered by groups called clubs. A country could enter more than one club in the competition, making it possible for one country to earn multiple medals.
• There are 119 legal land-based border crossing points between the U.S. and Canada. All of them are two-way except for the points at Churubusco, New York (travellers may only enter the U.S.) and Four Falls, New Brunswick (travellers may only enter Canada).