World culture is loaded with tales of mythological monsters and horrors of all shapes and sizes. However, some of these creatures tend to hog the spotlight. Many have heard stories of dragons, yeti, and minotaurs, but there are all kinds of terrors lurking in …
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As the winter approaches, many people worry about how the colder temperatures and diminished sunlight will impact them. Though it can be rough to endure some of the low points of the season, there are a number of strategies you can employ to keep your spirits …
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To deny the cultural and social impact of alcohol would be impossible. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a part of many social customs. From a champagne toast at wedding receptions to professional happy hours, enjoying a drink or two is often viewed as acceptabl…
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We’re surrounded by a universe of sound. Classical guitar, nails on a chalkboard, jackhammers, and even a cat’s meow affect one’s emotions, mindset, and physical health. But can sound possess special physical and metaphysical properties? Do good vibratio…
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Religions are systems of beliefs, practices, and behaviors that represent mankind’s connection to ideas and things that are spiritual, transcendental, and even supernatural. It’s estimated that there are over 10,000 belief systems worldwide, with over 80% …
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When you know you’ve found the one you want to spend forever with, it’s an incredible feeling. It’s even better when the feeling is mutual and that person has pledged to take your hand in marriage. Now you can focus on all the details necessary to offici…
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The average person encounters countless misfortunes in his or her lifetime. When it comes to matters of career, love, money, family, or achievement, people usually like to hope for the best. In fact, “hope” is putting it mildly. For as far back as recorded…
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If you’ve been around for the past few decades, you’ve likely heard of the term “new age.” You may understand it as an object of criticism from adherents of other established faiths. You may associate it with alternative approaches to medicine or pract…
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Of the major Abrahamic religions, Christianity and Judaism would appear to be the two most closely aligned. The Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, includes the Torah, which contains the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and D…
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Winter is not typically the season associated with greenery. For many plants, this time of year usually means barren branches and the state of “dying” that typically precedes the spring’s rebirth. Still, this doesn’t mean all flora suffers the same ann…
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