"Snopes-ing" out the truth...

While surfing the 'net, researching for a web re-design, I frequently find myself checking out the various features of one called Bulffton Today, a community newspaper out of Bluffton, South Carolina.

In one of their photo sections, I came across this one. Prepare yourself. And, if you're a dog owner, the obvious things will come to mind: how much does this guy eat, if I took him for a walk, would I bring Hefty or Glad ForceFlex(R) ... a shovel or one of those mini bulldozer blades ... or all of the above?


Apparently, the "dog" above is known as Hercules, and is the world's biggest dog, according to Guinnes World Records. An English Mastiff, Hercules has a 38-inch neck and weighs 282 pounds. Do you believe it? Really ... do ... you ... believe it? A 38-inch neck? 282 pounds?

Look, the 'net has some wild and wonderful things out here. But if you find yourself reading or seeing something that completely blows you away, and if you find yourself emailing absolutely everyone in your Contact list abou it, please think twice ... do your part to reduce spam everywhere ... but above all, first, go to this site ...now... and "snopes" out the truth ...