Throughout the years, many people have chosen to take up residence in hotel rooms, rather than rent an apartment. But is living in a hotel permanently, especially ones like The Ritz or the Four Seasons, really as glamorous as it sounds? The answers vary. There are real-life Eloises, brought to live in hotels by their parents. Or travelers sent… Read More »
Nearly 60% of young people approached said they felt very worried or extremely worried. More than 45% of those questioned said feelings about the climate affected their daily lives. Three-quarters of them said they thought the future was frightening. Over half (56%) say they think humanity is doomed. Two-thirds reported feeling sad, afraid and anxious. Many felt fear,… Read More »
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The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries use aloe vera extensively, and the plant has an estimated annual market value of $13 billion globally. Aloe vera is known for its thick, pointed, and fleshy green leaves, which may grow to about 12–19 inches (30–50 centimeters) in length. Each leaf contains a slimy tissue that stores water, and this makes the leaves… Read More »
From freckles and age spots to scarring, many things can make your complexion look uneven. While harmless, uneven skin may prompt some people into trying various skin lightening products. While there are many skin lightening products and solutions on the market, they aren’t all created equal, and some could even be dangerous. Knowing what to look for can… Read More »
Being emotionally healthy doesn’t mean you’re happy all the time. It means you’re aware of your emotions. You can deal with them, whether they’re positive or negative. Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness. But they know how to manage their negative feelings. They can tell when a problem is more than they can handle on… Read More »
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “While I was at Mecca the roof of my house was opened and Gabriel descended, opened my chest, and washed it with Zamzam water. Then he brought a golden tray full of wisdom and faith and having poured its contents into my chest, he closed it. Then he took my hand and ascended with… Read More »
Minor illness and mild aches or pains are common. It is useful to keep a few medicines at home in case you need something when you can’t get to a pharmacy. Always read the labels carefully and follow the instructions, and store the medicines out of the reach of children. Your pharmacist is a good person to give… Read More »
At McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Sorge was investigating how animals develop an extreme sensitivity to touch. To test for this response, Sorge poked the paws of mice using fine hairs, ones that wouldn’t ordinarily bother them. The males behaved as the scientific literature said they would: they yanked their paws back from even the finest of threads.… Read More »
Islamic and Turkish history can be divided into three periods related to the forms of late-empire governance. The first period was the Age of the Caliphs of Medina, Damascus and Baghdad or the four great caliphs and their successors, the caliphs of Umayyad and Abbasid, who ruled the entire Islamic world. Formed during this age, this hierarchical structure… Read More »