Dogs have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname "man's best friend".

The Lollipop was named after one of the most famous Racehorses in the early 1900s, Lolly Pop.

The ancient Greeks had a fascination with the planet Mars. They attributed the planet to Ares, their god of war, because of its red colour.

AMAZING FACTS