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WHY WE HAVE A SEVEN DAY WEEK AND THE ORIGIN OF THE NAMES OF THE DAYS OF THE WEEK

Today I found out why we have a seven day week and the origins of each day’s name. Two of the earliest known civilizations to use a seven day week were the Babylonians and the Jews. The Babylonians marked time with lunar months and it is thought by many scholars that this is why they chose a seven day week (though direct evidence of this being why they did this is scant). That being said, each lunar month was made up of several different cycles—on the first day, the first visible crescent appeared; on approximately the seventh, the waxing half-moon could be seen; on approximately the fourteenth, the full moon; on approximately the twenty-first, the waning half-moon; and on approximately the twenty-eighth, the last visible crescent. As you can see, each notable cycle is made up of about seven days, hence, the seven-day week. You’ll notice I used the word “approximate” a lot in there.  This is because the moon phases don’t line up perfectly with ...

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Download Video: Mark Angel Comedy - In-law In-law (E83)

It's Friday again! A day we all look forward to seeing another episode of Mark Angel Comedy. Thus episode is nothing short of funny as Emmanuella tricks Denilson into doing her bidding and punishing him when he did. Watch, download and enjoy. Mark Angel Comedy Episode 83 - In-law In-law Release date: Sep 2, 2016 Download

Why People With Blood Type '0' are So Special

Blood type 0 is the primal blood type of our ancestors who were cunning, aggressive predators. People with this blood type play important roles in any society, even to this day. The leadership, proactivity, energy and ability to stay focused are among the best qualities of people with blood type O. They can be powerful and productive. However, when they are under stress they may become angry, hyperactive and impulsive. Poor diet, lack of exercise, unhealthy habits or elevated stress levels, are making them more sensitive to adverse metabolic effects, including insulin resistance, low activity of the thyroid gland and obesity. Your genetic inheritance offers you the opportunity to be a strong, productive, to have a long life and to be optimistic. What makes you unique? Because of their blood type they are predisposed to certain diseases, such as ulcers and thyroid dysfunction. Members of the blood group 0 often have low levels of thyroid hormone and inadequate iodine, a chemi...

5 Ways To Pick The Perfect Watermelon

Especially in this time of the year, there is nothing more refreshing and delicious than a cold slice of watermelon. Yet, not all watermelons on the market are delicious, and it seems that picking the best one is up to chance. Yet, apparently, you can actually judge the watermelon by its shell, as there are some useful tips on how to choose the right one. An experienced farmer provided 5 pieces of advice on how to spot the perfect watermelon: Size Size matters, it is true, but numerous people believe that the bigger the fruit, the better the taste. The reality is that the average-sized watermelons are the best. Gender of the watermelon The ‘boy’ watermelons, for instance, are more watery, while the ‘girl’ ones are sweeter. In order to recognize them, you should know that the boy watermelons are more elongated and taller, while the opposite ones are stout and more round. Field Spot All watermelons have such spots, but the color of the spot of the best ones is creamy-yell...

20 Uses for Coca Cola – Proof That Coke Does Not Belong In the Human Body

Coca-Cola is one of the most popular soft drinks in the entire world. It is highly recognizable and very taste addictive. But it’s also very acidic and makes teeth prone to decay while destroying tooth enamel. There have been tests where acidity levels were as high as 2.5 when it comes to pH levels. Water, on the other hand has a 7 for pH level, and battery acid has a 1. So you can see that coke is closer to the battery acid side of things! Still not convinced? Well check out how well Coca-Cola can be used as a cleaner, breaking down everything in it’s path. Here are 20 ways coke can be used as an effective cleaner: 1. Cleans blood stains from cloths. 2. Polishes pennies making them shiny. 3. Descales kettles. 4. Cleans toilets effectively. 5. Eliminates hard to get off grease stains from clothes and fabrics. 6. Removes oil stains on cement. 7. Kills snugs and snails. 8. Get’s rid of rust stains from you pool. 9. Removes rust from rusty bolts. 10. Cleans car battery...

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