Superstitions The dictionary definition of superstition is ‘credulity regarding the supernatural, irrational fear of the unknown or mysterious, misdirected reverence’. It is not altogether satisfactory, because it fails to lay due to emphasis on the disastrous results of superstitious beliefs and practice in the lives...

Thankful Emir saw the trip as the perfect opportunity to cap a year of hard work on his research. He had spent so much time studying the volcanic activity of Mount Kilisaro in Indonesia via the computer and other sources that to actually go there...

The Beasts of Burden From the earliest days, man has needed the power to carry out the tasks of transportation and agriculture. Primitive man used the power of his own muscles, but the human body is inadequate for prolonged and heavy work. So eventually, natural...

The Causes and Consequences of Erosion Erosion is the eating or wearing away of land features. It is caused by a variety of factors, some natural, others man-made. The consequences can be serious both for the natural world and for the man himself. The natural...

The Dawn Few people appreciate the simple joys of just witnessing something beautiful. The fact that some of these are free is probably what makes people ignore them. I cannot understand people who will pay large amounts of money to travel all over the world...

The Destruction of The Rainforest Rainforests make up some of the most valuable resources we have, yet they are being destroyed in massive proportions. Many medicines, foods, natural insecticides, and oil-producing trees are found in the rainforest. The rainforest also holds endless possibilities for use,...

The Effects of Pollution Pollution means contamination and there are many different types of pollution such as environmental pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution is the biggest challenge facing humanity as pollution of the air and sea directly affects our lives. Human existence can come...

The Effects of War on Human Societies Wars break out for various reasons. There are wars between countries or nations and within the nation. The latter is generally known as a civil war and can occur as a result of differences based on race, religion,...