Hitler had Parkinson's disease
Hitler had Parkinson's disease which gave him a significant tremor in his left hand which was censored in the German media.
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What were Einsteins final words?
When Albert Einstein died, his final words died with him. The nurse at his side didn't understand German.
What was the battle of Normandy anyways?
The Battle of Normandy was the decisive battle of World War II fought in the summer of 1944 between the Allied nations and German forces. The Normandy Invasion, or D-Day, is the largest ocean-based invasions in history with nearly three million troops participating. The battle stretched from the English Channel to Normandy, France in German-occupied Western Europe.
Who patented the first practical automobile?
German engineer Karl Benz patented his gas-powered Motorwagen in 1886, and it is widely considered the first practical automobile.
Who created the German Shepherd Dog?
The German Shepherd Dog was created by German cavalry officer Captain Max von Stephanitz. In 1899 he registered a dog named Horand von Grafrath as the first official German Shepherd.
How did Rin Tin Tin become famous?
Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd puppy rescued from a bombed-out kennel in France during WWI by American soldier Lee Duncan. He became one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1920s, and his movies helped make the breed hugely popular in the US.
Why was the German Shepherd Dog renamed during the World Wars?
Anti-German feelings after WWI led the AKC to drop "German" and call the breed simply the "Shepherd Dog," and in Britain it became the "Alsatian." The AKC restored the original name in 1931, while the UK Kennel Club didn't fully return to "German Shepherd Dog" until 1977.
What was the first guide dog in the US?
The first guide dog in the US was a female German Shepherd named Buddy. She was trained for Morris Frank, who co-founded The Seeing Eye in 1929, the first guide dog school in America.
Why are German Shepherds used so often by police and the military?
German Shepherds are among the most common police and military dogs because they combine intelligence, trainability, a strong nose, and protective courage. That makes them useful for everything from patrol to bomb and drug detection.
How many scent receptors does a German Shepherd have?
A German Shepherd's nose has about 225 million scent receptors, compared with roughly 5 million in a human. That huge difference is why they excel at tracking and detection work.
Are German Shepherd puppies born with upright ears?
German Shepherd puppies are born with floppy ears, which usually stand up on their own sometime between about 5 and 8 months old, often going through a hilarious one-up, one-down phase first.
What health problem are German Shepherds especially prone to?
German Shepherds are especially prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, an inherited joint problem. Responsible breeders screen parent dogs through organizations like the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals before breeding.
What is the official AKC name of the German Shepherd?
The breed's official AKC name is the "German Shepherd Dog," with "Dog" included as part of the name, even though almost everyone just says "German Shepherd."
Which dog found the last survivor at Ground Zero after 9/11?
A German Shepherd police dog named Trakr, brought from Canada to help at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, is credited with locating Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last survivor pulled from the rubble.
What does the word "Dachshund" mean?
"Dachshund" means "badger dog" in German, which tells you exactly what the breed was built for.
What did Americans call Dachshunds during World War I?
During WWI, the Dachshund's German roots made it unpopular in the US, and some people even rebranded the breed as "liberty pups" to dodge anti-German feelings.
Where did the Poodle originate?
Even though the Poodle is the national dog of France, it actually originated in Germany. Its name comes from the German word "Pudel," related to splashing in water, because it was originally a duck-retrieving water dog.
How did Rottweilers protect money?
German cattle merchants reportedly tied their money purses around their Rottweilers' necks, figuring no thief would be brave enough to try stealing from such an intimidating dog.
What was the German Shorthaired Pointer originally bred to do?
The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed in 19th-century Germany as an all-purpose hunting dog that could point, retrieve on land and in water, and track wounded game, basically a hunting Swiss Army knife.
What does it mean when a dog "points"?
Pointing is when a hunting dog like the German Shorthaired Pointer freezes, often with one front paw lifted, and aims its nose at hidden game so the hunter knows exactly where the bird is.
Do German Shorthaired Pointers have webbed feet?
German Shorthaired Pointers have webbed feet, which makes them strong swimmers and great at retrieving ducks from the water.
How many times has a German Shorthaired Pointer won Best in Show at Westminster?
German Shorthaired Pointers have won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show twice: Carlee in 2005 and CJ in 2016.
What colors do German Shorthaired Pointers come in?
German Shorthaired Pointers come in solid liver (a deep brown) or liver and white, often with ticking or roan patterns that look like tiny speckles.
How much exercise does a German Shorthaired Pointer need?
German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy athletes that need a lot of daily exercise, like running, swimming, or hunting. Without it, they can get bored and destructive.
When did the AKC recognize the German Shorthaired Pointer?
The American Kennel Club officially recognized the German Shorthaired Pointer in 1930.
What is the German name for the German Shorthaired Pointer?
In Germany, the German Shorthaired Pointer is called the "Deutsch Kurzhaar," which literally translates to "German Shorthair."
What breeds went into creating the German Shorthaired Pointer?
The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed by mixing older German bird dogs and tracking hounds with the English Pointer, which added speed, elegance, and a sharper pointing instinct.
Who helped develop the German Shorthaired Pointer?
Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels of Germany is credited with helping develop the German Shorthaired Pointer in the 1800s by encouraging breeders to focus on versatility and hunting ability.
Why is the Bulldog associated with the US Marine Corps?
The Bulldog is the unofficial mascot of the US Marine Corps, connected to the legend that German soldiers called Marines "Devil Dogs" during WWI. A Bulldog named Chesty serves as the mascot at Marine Barracks Washington.
What is a Nebelung?
The Nebelung is a longhaired relative of the Russian Blue, and its name comes from the German word for "fog" or "mist."
How did a press conference mistake open the Berlin Wall?
On November 9, 1989, East German official Günter Schabowski mistakenly announced that new travel rules took effect "immediately," and crowds rushed to the Berlin Wall that same night.
Who opened the first Berlin Wall checkpoint?
On the night of November 9, 1989, East German border guard officer Harald Jäger, facing huge crowds at the Bornholmer Strasse checkpoint, decided to open the gates without official orders.
Where did the hamburger get its name?
The hamburger gets its name from Hamburg, Germany, where "Hamburg steak," a seasoned ground beef patty, became popular before German immigrants brought it to the US.
What does "Volkswagen" mean?
"Volkswagen" means "people's car" in German.
Who designed the Volkswagen Beetle?
The Volkswagen Beetle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s after the Nazi government called for a cheap car for ordinary Germans.
Is the Volkswagen Golf named after the sport?
The Volkswagen Golf is named after the Gulf Stream, "Golfstrom" in German, not the sport.
Who proved radio waves exist?
German physicist Heinrich Hertz proved that radio waves exist in the late 1880s, and the unit of frequency, the hertz, is named after him.
Was there ever a fake Paris?
During WWI, France began building a fake Paris outside the city with lights to trick German bomber pilots.
What is the Ampelmännchen?
The Ampelmännchen, the little hat-wearing figure on East German traffic lights, became a beloved symbol of Berlin.
Who were Kraftwerk?
Kraftwerk was a German band that pioneered electronic pop music.
What does "Hang" mean?
"Hang" means "hand" in the Bernese German dialect.
Did people think the glass armonica caused madness?
Rumors claimed the glass armonica caused madness, and some German towns banned it.
What was Colossus?
Colossus, built in Britain in 1943–44, was an early electronic computer used to break German military codes during World War II.
Who coined the term "Silk Road"?
German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen coined the term "Silk Road" in 1877.
Who discovered X-rays?
German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays by accident in 1895.