People generally associate monotheism with the three Abrahamic religions. The belief in one omnipotent deity is the focal point of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. While such faiths hold disproportionate influence in the modern world, monotheistic faiths are …
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Tea is a type of drink with a long and rich history as an elixir with spiritual properties. Cultures all over the world have curated a variety of leaves, roots, and other byproducts of flora to toss in hot water and enjoy. While plenty are familiar with the jo…
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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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Have you ever listened to an American political leader or other public figure give a stirring speech about pride in country after a major event such as the September 11 attacks, a natural disaster, or a championship victory? Have you ever noticed how many peop…
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By the numbers, Christianity is one of the world’s most widely practiced faiths, guiding millions of people when it comes to living and interacting with others. Vegetarianism involves a lifestyle in which people abstain from eating meat of any kind, and this…
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Many cultures throughout the world associate cats with good fortune. Our relationship with these fascinating creatures goes back thousands of years. We’ve relied on them for pest control and companionship. But from ancient Greek vessels to modern America…
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Popular superstitions are often tied to actions that are believed to portend good or bad fortune.
A superstition often refers to a single belief or set of notions typically based in fear and ignorance. Popular superstitions are often tied to actions that are be…
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Feng shui is a few thousand years old. But whether in 2021 BC or 2021 CE, one goal has stayed the same: creating indoor spaces that harmonize with nature. To achieve this, practitioners consider vital energies that flow through the entire world. Attracting and…
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Tales of gods, heroes, and monsters are some of the oldest known to humanity. While some creatures are inspiring, others can be downright horrifying. From Greece to China, the Americas to Africa, there are countless examples of mythological beasts that get the…
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Though a common occurrence elsewhere, there is a strange superstition in South Korea that sleeping with a fan on will bring about a person’s untimely death.
Whether you believe in them fully or not, it is hard to deny the influence that strange superstitions …
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