The direction of your dog's business

Did you know that a study found that dogs tend to use the Earth’s ‘magnetic field’ when they’re looking to... ahem… relieve themselves 👀

After examining 70 dogs made up of 37 breeds over two years, 1,893 defecations and 5,582 urinations, the research concluded that under calm magnetic field conditions, canines prefer to be aligned to the North-South when they go to the toilet, and actively avoid the East-West. While the reasons for this preference are still unclear, you know now why your pup might pivot during a poo!

Image: Amina Khan - LA Times