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Monday, 19 October 2015 08:24
Are The Canary Islands Really Named After Big Dogs?
Where did the Canary Islands get their name? Well, it's not from the Canary, as the bird is named after the islands rather than the other way round. Most people seem to think the islands are named after dogs, but we have our doubts. Here are the different theories.
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