In the Old Testament era, people threshed corns by making animals (cows) to march on corns to peel. Some farmers would tie the threshing animals’ mouths to prevent them from eating the corns they threshed. But in recognizing the dignity of labour, the prophets warned that farmers should not tie animal’s mouth while they thresh […]
The heart is a vital organ in the body that pumps and supplies blood to different parts of the body. If the heart stops pumping blood to some parts of the body, those parts suffer gangritis, leading to an even growth in the body. But when the heart properly supplies oxygenated blood to all the […]
During wedding preparations, brides employ professional makeup artists to decorate their faces with special cosmetics. Yet, after the initial decoration, bridesmaid stays close to monitor and adjust the decoration and looks. She holds a box of extra cosmetics, napkins and other decoration kits to refresh the bride’s looks. Without vigilant bridesmaids, the bride’s appearance may […]
Human beings work to get food, which the human body transforms into blood for running the body. If the human body cannot produce blood from ingested food, the body remains sick and dependent on external blood transfusion. The sick person cannot work or produce food, and will thus resort to begging and selling off valuable […]
The relationship between a horse and the rider is difficult to explain. The horse is stronger, bigger, faster, fiercer and more powerful than the rider, who could even be small. Yet, the horse loyally allows the rider mount and direct it to battle, sports or others. Anyone climbing a horse risks being kicked away or […]
In the Tower of Babel narrative, humans planned to build a tower reaching the sky, home of the gods. They were able to plan and begin the project because they spoke one language and understood one another. When the gods became afraid of the mighty capacity of human collaboration, they brought confusion into humans’ language, […]
Digestive systems are designed to breakdown, absorb and discharge food-contents from the body to create space for other food. However, if an individual continues to ingest food without digesting and excreting old food, he gets saturated and starts vomiting. Without digesting and clearing old food in the system, new foods may not be tolerated inside […]
Bicycles move forward from the steady contest between the left and right pedals to be in front. Like bicycles, human civilization advances as humans compete, set and break records in specific areas of human life and activities. Because of their positive effects in the society, progressive societies promote activities and qualities that drive social responsibility […]
A man found himself in a derailed train that was dangerously tunnelling through dark bushes to an unknown destination. He tried to disconnect the coach containing him and his many family members, but was restrained by train officials. He saw weak rappel-ropes extending from helicopters flying above the train, but they cannot carry more than […]
Map-reading is a vital skill for pedestrian or automobile travellers, as it guides them on their journey. Maps help travellers to appreciate how much they have travelled, to acknowledge and prepare for the remaining. Without map, travellers may never know where they have been, or where they are going. Human societies continuously aim to advance […]