Francium was discovered by Marguerite Perey in 1939 when she was researching the radioactive decay of actinium-227. The discovery took place at the Curie Institute in Paris. The element takes its name from the country of its discovery â France.
Worldâs Biggest Dog, Worldâs Heaviest Dog. Hercules: The Worldâs Biggest Dog Ever According to Guinness World Records. Hercules was recently awarded the honorable distinction of Worlds Biggest Dog by Guinness World Records. Hercules is an English Mastiff and whas a 38 inch neck and weighs 282 pounds.
Some of the biggest dogs you see often, but some youâve probably never heard of. The 10 Biggest Dog Breeds. Tibetan Mastiff: This handsome dog is known for the lionlike mane around his head. He was bred to guard temples. The biggest Tibetan Mastiff is said to have been around 280 pounds, but these days they average 180 pounds.