Guau. Wuff. Bau. Wan-wan. Meong-meong. Gav-gav. Ouaf. Hav-hav. Au-au. Hau-hau. Turns out, those are all ways to say “woof,” depending on where you are in the world. Luie Boone had no clue there were so many different ways to bark. Now, with his hoomans planning a trip to New York City—the proclaimed Language Capital of the world, where over 700 languages are spoken, including endangered ones like Seke and Yiddish—Luie Boone’s realizing he’s got a lot of barking to prepare for

Thankfully, Leech Lake, Minnesota isn't nearly as leech infested as its name suggests. Despite being named after the bloodsucking critters (thanks for the Ojibwe word Gaazagaskwaajimekaag, meaning "Lake abundant with leeches"), Luie Boone should be safe to splash around. In fact, the locals say leech sightings have been on the decline in recent years. That's spectacular news for Luie Boone, who's hoomans are planning a vacation to Leech Lake, Minnesota!