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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Are “The Dog Days Of Summer”?

Summer 2021 officially begins on Sunday, July 20th. It won’t be long after that you’ll be hearing folks say, “Well, we’re in ‘the dog days of summer’ now”. But what does that really even mean? What do dogs have to do with summer? When do their days begin, and, more importantly, when do they end?

“The dog days of summer” isn’t just some expression, it’s a sort of micro-season. The official “dog days” of summer this year begin on Saturday, July 3, and end on Wednesday, August 11. So how did this time frame earn its canine nickname? Well, it turns out the phrase has nothing to do with the poor pups who are forever seeking shade from the summer sun. Instead, it has everything to do with the nighttime sky.

Sirius, the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the sky that’s visible from Earth. The ancient Greeks noticed that, in the summer months, Sirius rose & set with the Sun, in the same region of the sky. So they theorized that it was the bright, glowing Dog Star that was adding the extra heat to the Earth in July & August.

So please don’t blame the dogs for how warm things get this summer, it’s not their fault. But do help keep them as cool as you can.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Waterproof Vs. Water-Resistant

If you’ve ever shopped for electronics, outerwear, watches, building materials, and more, you’ve probably noticed some products are labeled “waterproof” while others are “water resistant”. Sure, both offer water damage protection, but the they clearly don’t mean the same thing. What’s the difference between something that’s “waterproof” versus something that’s “water resistant”?

Items that are “waterproof” are impervious to water. They’re completely sealed or protected in some way against water damaging. “Water-resistant” products, on the other hand, only repel water, providing a certain level of protection up to a point. After either a period of exposure or a certain amount of pressure, though, water will either soak or seep through a water-resistant item.

The problem with these labels is that some manufacturers market certain products as being “waterproof”, but then stipulate that that protection is only good up to a certain point. So, by definition, that makes them water-resistant, not waterproof. Electronics manufacturers are notorious for making these claims, so be careful when buying your next Bluetooth speaker or high-dollar camera.

It also helps to keep different effects of each level in mind when you shop for outdoor apparel. Because, while you might be looking for something that’ll keep you dry, waterproof clothing & water-resistant clothing don’t work the same way. Each has its own desirable qualities, as well as its drawbacks.

For example, waterproof fabrics offer the highest level of protection from rain, snow, and other elements, but they can also get stuffy & make you hot & sweaty (which will ultimately leave you wet, albeit not from the weather). On the other hand, water-resistant fabrics won’t keep you as dry in the rain or snow, but they are more breathable, so you won’t overheat & get too sweaty underneath them.

So, now that you know the differences between waterproof & water-resistant, you’ll know exactly which one you need so you won’t end up “all wet”.

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