The history of astrology from the beginnings

Nowadays, numerous articles about astrology and horoscopes are published, and we can find many daily horoscopes online, as well as some horoscopes where we can read about the following day – such as this one. But have you ever wondered just how ancient the origins of astrology are?
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5 brilliant musicians who were world stars but died young - the club 27

Every age has its own great singers and musicians, but we can always find some individuals whose work, genius and uniqueness determined not only the life of their own generation, but also the followings. We try to complete the difficult task to introduce five famous people shortly in this article who conquered millions with their songs and styles, but all of them died sadly and often tragically at the age of 27.

Spanish flu - the devastating pandemic of the last century

The earliest records of the influenza-like illnesses dates back to 412 BC when large numbers of people died in Athens due the disease. The first documented epidemic spread across the continents of Africa and Europe in the year of 1580, and nearly seven decades later the influenzahas killed thousands in the Caribbean region and in New-England. There were three worldwide influenza pandemics during the eighteenth century and four during the nineteenth century, which have caused big sufferings to humanity, as well as to the economy in that time.

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How to brew beer at home easily?

Many want to try beer brewing from pure malt at home, in their own kitchen sooner or later. We would like to introduce them a technique that requires relatively few tools. The method is called BIAB, which stands for Brew In Bag, and this name indicates the essence of the technique for us when the filtration process is solved with a mashing bag.

10 popular foods and drinks that can help you to lose weight

In that time of the year, when we can feel the approach of the summer, the warmth and sunshine, and also feel the pass of the winter time, there is an increasing need for us to show our slimmer side to the world. However, in some cases we do not have enough free capacity to change our purposes to habits due to our job, lack of energy and free time. Nonetheless, sometimes it is a big help to achieve our goals if we take a little consciousness or innovation to our daily routine. In case we take care of what we eat, the act of eating can also be helpful for us in losing weight. Here is a list about ten popular foods and drinks that you may not have known, but that can help to reach the positive change.

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5 useful techniques to maintain our brain

The brain is that part of the central nervous system of the vertebrates which is placed in the cranial cavity and is responsible for the cognitive functions and for the recognizing. The human brain not only takes part in the operation of the higher conscious functions but also in the making of movement patterns and their implement, creating different levels of perception patterns, in neuro-immuno-endocrine regulation of the homeostasis of the body and its neural-protective-internal regulation of its equilibrium, and in the vegetative functions.

The 10 oldest trees on Earth

Every simple thing what we are surrounded by have its own story, which can be short but also long. The most peaceful creatures of the Earth are the trees, and many cultures connected with them in many ways of mythology. The green trees are not just giving oxygen to us, but many of them survived the ages of human history. Here is a list ten of the oldest and most ancient trees on Earth.

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Wendigo - the mysterious monster of the North American forests

Many people start to get excited when they hear the word "Wendigo", because it sounds familiar to them for some reason. They are right, the Wendigo (the creature has a lot of names, for example Windigo, Weendigo, Windiga or Witiko) has become the part of the horror and fantasy culture of the 21th century. We can find him in many popular films, series, and novels or just in computer games. Nevertheless, only a few curious people know the background of the story of the Wendigo’s legend, what type of mysterious creature hides behind of this name which is written in many different ways.


The last virgin forest of Europe: the majestic Białowieża Forest

Before of the settlement of humans the most of the territory of North-eastern Europe was covered by ancient forests that have unfolded for thousands of kilometres on the great plains of the continent. These forests are almost lost for today and only survived in tiny and lonely hidden spots in mountain areas for example in the sides of the Carpathian Mountains. There is only one exception to this, the Białowieża Forest in the border area between Poland and Belorussia.