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Hot periods in July and August are called the dog days of summer because they do more than make a person sweat. People's personalities change. They become tired and irritable. Tempers shorten. Many prefer lounging like a dog rather than working.
Fish Have "Dog Days"
It appears that humans aren't the only animals that can have dog days in hot temperatures. Research has found that fish can have them too.Find out more on this A Moment of Science...
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