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Why are we afraid

Fear

People are afraid of all kinds of things. While fear in itself is a natural survival instinct and therefore necessary, different types of fear can prevent us from leading a happy life. Fear of heights or fear of crowds stem from our natural instinct for self-preservation. These rational fears protect us from life-threatening situations and are based on reality. If you don't listen to your fear in such a case, it can have bad consequences.

 

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The shape of the pyramids

The pyramids

The Egyptian pyramids are world-famous and are among the most Wonders of the world. It is not known how the Ancient Egyptians were able to build such enormous structures of this particular shape. Pyramids are polyhedrons: a square base whose sides consist of congruent triangles that meet at a point. There are more than 100 pyramids of various sizes around Cairo. They served as tombs for Egyptian kings and their treasures.

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The New Seven Wonders of the World

Taj Mahal

In 2007, 7 New Wonders of the Modern World were chosen. The list is very similar to the original list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which were named by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. The old list of Wonders of the World consisted of sites in the Mediterranean region, while the new list includes sites in South America and Asia.

 

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The Meaning of the Lotus Flower

Lotus blossom

In many cultures, the lotus flower has a special meaning and has influenced many peoples since ancient times, from Ancient Egypt to India and Asia. The lotus flower is associated with the human soul, gods and goddesses and is an important part of ancient legends. The spiritual significance of the lotus flower ranges from divine purity and enlightenment in Buddhism, prosperity in Hinduism to rebirth in Ancient Egypt. Many of these ancient meanings are still used today.

 

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