Science & Technology

origin of religion

Origin of Religion: Were They Born Before or After Complex Societies?

For a long time people thought that gods watching over human actions were necessary for developing societies on a large scale. In a small community where everyone knows each other, it is impossible not to notice uncooperative behavior. But when the number of people increases, it can be more difficult to detect an anti-social attitude. To facilitate cooperation, there was a need for a “surveillance system”, that is, gods. However, collective faith in supernatural and moralizing entities is a consequence of the development of structured civilizations, not its engine, as has long been hypothesized.

hair dyes

Stay Away From Hair Dyes that Contain These 3 Ingredients

Hair dyes are one of the most used products by women. However, after the many alerts about health risks raised by experts, many wonder if it is best to change their habits. Unfortunately, it is not enough to look for ammonia-free hair dyes to take cover. In fact, ammonia is not the worst ingredient. Dyes contain an endless list of chemical ingredients, as well as powerful allergens.

gender selection

The Consequences of Gender Selection in the World

Although we are in the 21st century, gender selection is still a major problem. Gender-selective abortions performed in recent decades have caused an unexpected distortion in the ratio of males to females. Statistically, every 100 newborn babies are born 103-107 males. It is not yet clear, from a scientific point of view, why there is such unbalance. However, from the 1970s onward there has been an unnatural imbalance in the genus of newborns. In favor, of course, of males.

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Green Technology: 5 Hi-Tech Gadgets That Respect the Environment

Considering the amount of electronic waste we produce, we need to implement green technology. The hi-tech field needs to renew itself and find greener solutions. Someone actually has already tried to combine technology and respect for the environment. As a result, we now have some eco-friendly, energy-efficient or easily recyclable products on the market. For example, there are fair trade smartphones, wooden earbuds and solar power banks.

units of measures

7 Units of Measures That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

When in Rome, take your units of measures. It is already difficult to convert from feet to meters or from pounds to kilograms, which is essential to move in European countries. Things get even more hard if we think that there are some original units of measurement, unknown to most people. For example, have you ever heard about the Porunkusema, the Waffle House or the Mickey?

household plants

Best Household Plants to Grow to Purify the Air at Home

Most people would never say that, yet the substances most dangerous to health are inside our homes. How can we avoid contact with indoor sources of pollution? As well as being careful when buying furniture, preferring eco-friendly detergents and natural paints, and often changing the air at home, plants can also help. Many can purify the environment and neutralize harmful compounds.

Valentine Day Origin

Valentine Day Origin: Why Do We Celebrate It Today?

The pagan origins of Valentine’s Day, the feast of lovers, were wild and uninhibited. The highlight of the feast was when the matrons let themselves be whipped by a group of naked young men. Then came a pope who christianized the feast with the saint, or rather with 3 saints.

Valentine's Day

On Valentine’s Day, Do Not Forget to Respect the Environment

Valentine’s Day is coming up. As an opportunity to express more attention to your partner, it is lately becoming a tool of mass consumerism, to enrich large companies. In fact, we should show love to our partner every day throughout the year, and not only on February 14. However, if you are looking for an idea to amaze your beloved, we suggest some eco-sustainable ideas. So you can celebrate without unnecessary waste, respecting the environment and surprising the other with original gifts.

Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theories Were Born Sooner Than You Thought

A The history of conspiracy is ancient. The moment when the “conspiracy theories” became an explicit and conscious political method to justify political actions was the French Revolution (1789) and the following years. It was the so-called period of Terror. Poverty and social inequality in France had reached such a dramatic threshold that it became unsustainable. The bourgeois masses, inspired by the new ideals proclaimed by the Enlightenment philosophers – equality, freedom and brotherhood – joined forces to subvert the feudal monarchical order. In this way they led to the fall of the so-called ancien regime. As a result, kings, nobles and clergy became the privileged targets of their protest.

Simple DIY Projects

Simple DIY Projects to Perfume Your Home in a Natural Way

Having a scented home can help you create a unique atmosphere. However, you don’t have to resort to industrial environment perfumers, which often contain chemicals that are both polluting and harmful to health. Fortunately, it is possible to perfume your home with natural ingredients. Flowers, spices or aromatic herbs are all you need to create simple DIY projects for this purpose.

toxic substances

3 Toxic Substances That You Can Find Inside Your House

Every day we use products that are dangerous to our health at home, perhaps without knowing it. Among the most toxic substances to which we are exposed on a daily basis are certainly chemical detergents, ammonia and pesticides. The greatest risks are due to ingestion or accidental contact, which can cause intoxication or even permanent damage to the digestive system.

fossils

What Kind of Fossils Will We Humans Leave Behind?

We are all going to die, and that is for sure. But who will remember us, and how? We are not talking about our children and grandchildren, but something more long-term. What fossils will we leave on Earth as a trace of our passage? Paleontologists Karen Koy, from Missouri State University, and Roy Plotnick, from the University of Chicago, asked themselves this question. As a result, the two published a study in the journal Anthropocene imagining what the fossils of our civilization will look like, and how they will be interpreted by future humans (or an alien race visiting our planet).

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Online Shopping? Then Pay Attention to These Dangerous Items

Shopping online is convenient. In fact, it allows you to shop without moving from home, avoiding trips around the city and crowded shops. Moreover, you can often find great deals online. However, we must pay attention to what we buy, as some products may be dangerous for our health. In particular, we should be careful when buying toys, clothing and household products, which may contain toxic substances that are still legal in other countries.

ruth pfau

Who Is Ruth Pfau, the so-called ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’

Ruth Pfau has been an extremely important figure to the people of Pakistan. Throughout her life, in fact, she has always done her best to help others. Precisely for this reason, many today call her the ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’. As a doctor and a nun, she dedicated much of her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan. In fact, she has coordinated the activities of hundreds of hospitals throughout the country. For this reason she was the first woman to get a state funeral in Pakistan.

Spa in House

Spa in House: DIY and Organic Recipes for a Complete Beauty Ritual

There are rare moments in life when we have a few hours to ourselves. With work, family and daily commitments it doesn’t happen often – but when it does it’s a priceless gift! What better occasion, then, to pamper your body in a natural way with a complete beauty ritual? A Spa in house, only with organic products and DIY cosmetic recipes!

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‘They Never Said That’: 4 Wrong Quotes from Famous People

The web often attributes aphorisms or smart jokes to certain personalities – whether they are celebrities or scientists. However, are they really the authors of these sentences? For example, are you sure Woody Allen really said “God is dead. Marx is dead. And I don’t feel so well myself”? Or that Sherlock Holmes was the first to say “Elementary, my dear Watson”? In both cases, the answer is no.

Renewable Energies

Here Is What Is Going On with Renewable Energies in the World

Now that the new decade has begun, it is time to take stock of the situation regarding eco-sustainability issues. First of all, what is going on with renewable energies in the world? The answer to this question comes from the report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). We are doing well, but there is still much to do not to exceed the limits set by the Paris Agreement. However, in addition to focusing on the use of clean energy, we must also understand that we ourselves are the cause of energy production. So the less energy we consume, the better.

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5 Interesting Things You (Maybe) Don’t Know About China

When we talk about China, we must always bear in mind that it is an extremely large and complex nation. It covers about 10 million square kilometers, and almost 1.5 billion people live there. This is 20% of the world population. It is impossible to describe this country in its entirety. Here instead are some curiosities to catch some facets of this immense world. For example, did you know that China is home of the biggest airport in the world? Or that the most popular means of transport are electric scooters?

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