Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert was technically born with the name Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel.
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Fun Fact: Affenpinscher Dog Etymology
The name for Affenpinscher dogs comes from the German word Affe meaning “ape.”
Fun Fact: What Affenpinscher Dogs Were Bred For
Affenpinschers were originally developed to be Mouser dogs, but now are more commonly companion dogs.
Fun Fact: Origin of Advent Calendars
Advent calendars actually started with Lutherans in Germany. They would actually light a candle or mark chalk on the wall from December 1st to the 24th.
Fun Fact: Oldest Known Aardwolf
The oldest known aardwolf lived at the Frankfurt zoo in Germany at the age of 18 years.