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Ever wondered why bunnies are associated with Easter
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Easter is probably the most important event in the Christian calendar. With Holy week starting on Palm Sunday, it includes Holy Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Churches throughout the land are open for prayers and reflection. The big event, of course, is Easter Sunday when Christ rose from the dead after his crucifixion. Along with the religious history of Easter, you might have wondered why we see ornamental rabbits during this religious celebration. There are many things stories surrounding the history that ties rabbits and Easter together. Here is one of the most prominent theories on why rabbits have...
Why People Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day
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Ever wondered why every year on March 17th, people go out wearing green clothes, tall hats, and crazy glasses? Some people go to the extremes and even dye their hair green. The date March 17 is the day when Ireland celebrates their patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebration is held to commemorate the death of Ireland's foremost patron saint. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by both Protestant and Catholic churches today. St Patrick used a shamrock to explain the holy trinity the 3 leaves represented the Father, Son, and Holy...
The cause of pollution is much closer to home than you think!
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A recent study carried out by the government and university scientists found that personal care products, indoor cleaners and other chemical containing agents are becoming the major source of air pollution. The reason is that although there have been achievements to reduce the emissions in the transport industry which is one of the biggest contributors to pollution and global warming, domestic cleaners and cosmetic fragrances (like perfume and aftershave) have made little effort to reduce the number of toxins and VOCs. If you are interested to read the whole article by Washington Post just click here. These products are not...
UK Doctors to Study Effects of Indoor Air Pollution on Children's Health
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A study by The British Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Children's Health will be held to learn more about the dangers of Indoor air pollution to children's health. The comprehensive study will be the first of its kind said Stephen Holgate, chair of the RCPCH's indoor air quality working group and professor of immunopharmacology at the University of Southampton. It aims at raising the awareness to the bad effects of indoor air pollution while looking for answers for health improvements, exposure reduction and other measures like home renovation and product changes. The issue of...
Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution
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Air is important to us. Everyone needs it to live. But what if the air we breathe is contaminated and full of pollutants? Is there a way for us to clean it? WE SHOULD START AT HOME! If we want our children to be safe from harmful pollutants in the air, we should start by making sure the that the air inside our homes is clean and safe for our children. Most of the indoor air pollution comes from fuels and household energy that we use. Mostly from cooking and heating the house with open fire, cars and other factories...