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  • Spices from Egypt | Herbal Medicine in Ancient Egypt

    Traditional ancient Egyptian medicine

    The Egyptian doctor in the Pharaonic era, and later, enjoyed a high status; he was regarded with reverence and respect. They combined knowledge of religious texts, rituals, and medicines, and were knowledgeable and experienced, and considered themselves intermediaries between the patient and the healing god. Ancient Egypt had doctors distributed among various institutions, including the pharaonic court, government, and army. The palace doctor treated the pharaoh and his family, with the pharaoh's doctor being the most famous and skilled scientist.

  • Egyptian Cotton | the Best in the World

    Egyptian Cotton | Long staple cotton

    Egyptian cotton is a member of the marshmallow family of cotton varieties. Cultivated since ancient times, it gained particular popularity and usage in the 19th century with the development of a long-fibered variety. Other names for it include Pima cotton, Sea Island cotton, and long staple cotton.

  • Taco Day

    National Crunchy Taco Day

    The fried corn tortilla taco shell gained popularity due to Taco Bell's creator Glen Bell, and many taco chains began frying corn tortillas there as a result. Although tocos are now available in trucks in a variety of formats, the classic gringo taco still consists of ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, exactly like mom used to make.

  • Oriental Carpet School in Egypt

    Handmade Carpet Making

    The carpet industry, dating back to ancient times, began with manual weaving of various colors and designs using needles and thread. Today, it has evolved with the use of special machines with hundreds of needles, producing large quantities of carpets quickly and efficiently. The industry also uses dyeing processes to create distinctive colors in the carpets.

  • Ancient Egyptian Pottery

    The Potter in ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egyptians excelled in shaping pots and carrying utensils due to their abundant raw materials, particularly silt from the Nile, which made this a primary skill for mankind during their time. This skill was crucial for daily activities and everyday use. Egyptians used clay pottery to create utensils, mold containers, and cups, as well as craft masarajs, tools for illuminating places. A masaraj is an oil-containing flat pot with a salt sprinkle, wick, and salt. The initial production was hand-made, and some masarajs were decorated with glaze before use or reused. The nozzle was not used in the design of the masaraj.

  • Book Lovers Day  | Read a Book Day

    National Book Lovers Day

    On the 23rd of Nissan, each year, World Book and Author Rights Day commemorates significant historical figures in literature and culture, including Shakespeare, Miguel de Therbantes, Inca Garthelaso de la Bega, Maurice Doron, Haldor Kay Laxnes, Vladimir Abokov, Joseph la, and Manuel Mikha. UNESCO chose this date in 1995 to honor books and authors, encouraging everyone, especially young people, to discover reading pleasure and appreciate authors' contributions to human civilization.

aughter Day | Let's Laugh Day

Facts about National Let's Laugh Day

  • 05 16, 2023

International Laughter Day

It can be observed that when it comes to laughter, several languages and cultures are not a barrier. The feeling of joy and happiness comes instantly which to a certain extent explains the health benefits associated with laughter, which is often used to ease mental and even social tension, which every person faces to some extent and in the contemporary world, consider the 7 pillars of laughter as a psychological and social tool by Dr. Abdulaziz Adam, behavioral psychologist and a member of the World Federation for Mental Health, their relevance becomes more pronounced.

Laughter works excellently to combat stress and anxiety. The chemicals that the body releases when we laugh help us relax and lower our stress levels. The nervous system may be effectively calmed by laughter, which also contributes to a sense of general well-being.

One can note that people speak laughter irrespective of their languages or cultures. Joy and happiness are felt immediately, which explains in part the positive health effects of laughter which helps in reducing psychological stress as well social stress which quite often besets every individual, and in today’s world, we will focus on the importance of the 7 aspects of laughter as a psychological and social tool y Dr. Abdulaziz Adam, who is an expert in behavioral psychology and a member of the World Federation for Mental Health.

Laughing stimulates the creative side of our brains and promotes positive thinking. Laughter helps improve our personal charisma and draws people to us. People like and are drawn to those who are humorous and have a knack for laughing.

There is literature that gives evidence that laughter helps the brain. The regular practice of laughter, for instance, can help limit the chances of one becoming depressed, anxious, or feeling lonely. In addition, it aids in the memory and attention processes and the ability to focus is sharpened.

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Celebrating National Let's Laugh Day is important because laughter has many proven benefits. It helps reduce stress, boosts our immune system, and releases endorphins, which are known as the "feel-good" hormones. Laughing also strengthens relationships, promotes positivity, and improves overall mental health. This day reminds us to take a moment to find humor in our lives and experience the benefits of laughter.

World Laughter Day was first observed on May 10, 1998 in Mumbai, India, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Madan Kataria, who also founded the global Laughter Yoga movement. Today, the first Sunday in May is observed as the day.

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