Celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of another involves all kinds of rituals and traditions. While some make obvious sense, like counting down the seconds until midnight, there are some that can seem a bit odd. From commonplace actions like kissing wh…
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Ever heard people describe themselves as “cusp babies” and wonder if that was an actual thing? Maybe you consult one astrology source that says you’re a Pisces, but another insists that you’re an Aquarius. If you have run into this phenomenon, then you…
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Many
cultures’ creation stories paint frightening pictures of our universe’s
origins. Scientists have several theories on how the moon was created, some
equally gloomy and chaotic. One idea, the giant-impact hypothesis, suggests
that the moon resulted from…
According to many scholars, Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, with roots going back more than 4,000 years. It’s the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with the majority of its adherents living in India.
Foundational Belief…
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While planning for your nuptials, you may find yourself pondering some of the many traditions connected to the ritual. No matter what background you come from, it stands to reason your culture has a myriad of customs meant to symbolize one aspect or another o…
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If you’re an astrology enthusiast, you probably know your Sun, Moon, and rising signs. Maybe you’ve pulled up your chart and seen the rest of your planets plus their signs and house placings. Your signs and chart were likely based on the Western tropical z…
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All over the world, people have found interesting ways to pass the time when winter grips the world within its frozen hand. Though advancements in technology have made it much easier to get through the thick of winter by bingeing endless media, you may find yo…
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There’s an enduring adage that says, “You are what you eat.” The implication here is that what you put in your body will determine your level of health and wellness. Eating food is a key part of what it means to live, as nearly every organism must eat to…
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In media, literature, and pop culture, it’s not uncommon to see religion and science presented as mutually exclusive concepts. Christianity, in particular, has had a strong cultural impact as one of the world’s most practiced faiths. This religion, like ot…
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Astrology has been enjoying greater popularity in the last few years. This may seem like irony, given the importance of science in addressing modern problems like climate change and COVID-19. But the renewed interest in the stars isn’t that surprising: With …
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