History is more than just a chronicle of battles and treaties; it’s a rich tapestry woven with odd and almost unbelievable events that can mystify us now. A dive into the quirky corners of the past can reveal historical anomalies, including ancient beverages and victories from beyond the grave. Besides entertaining us, our history shows our ancestors as multifaceted, creative, and peculiar as we are today. ANCIENT BREWS TO GHOSTLY WINNERS! UNLOCK HISTORY’S STRANGEST SECRETS
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The First Beer In ancient Sumeria, people were not just trailblazers in writing and architecture but also avid brewers. Archaeologists unearthed a 5,000-year-old Sumerian tablet depicting individuals consuming a beer-like substance through reed straws from a shared bowl. This ancient concoction, possibly the earliest known beer recipe, underscores the longstanding human passion for alcohol and communal gatherings.
We may understand the importance of a healthy mindset, and we may have the desire to work toward a healthy mindset, but reality sometimes intrudes — we may be so busy that we’ve forgotten how to take time for ourselves.
Here are six tips for putting mindfulness into practice in your daily life.
Be Alert Remember to stop and smell the roses. That’s the approach here. During quieter times each day, shift your mindset and focus on the small details of life around you, including sounds, sensations, flavors, scents, and sights. This way, you’ll be more aware of yourself and things around you. Focus on the Good “The best things in life are free.” That phrase reflects a mindset of gratitude. When you look for the good in the world, you’ll find it and likely experience more joy. Give Yourself a Break Rise above the negativity around you. Instead of focusing on yourself with only a critical eye, occasionally recognize your gifts and accomplishments. Take a Breather You can choose to get off the roller coaster. Sit, close your eyes, and focus on breathing in and out. You might feel better after just a minute. Go for a Walk The act of walking or hiking can make a positive difference. You can take a few steps even if you have a small space. As you do, focus on your physical being, including how your muscles move as you step and how the parts of your body work together. Take Inventory Head to Toe Lying on your back with your hands by your sides and the palms of your hands facing up allows you to be very aware of how each part of your body feels. Start at your feet, moving up your legs, over your body, arms, and head. Being mindful and self-reflective doesn’t need to take much time or space. All it takes is the ability to quiet your mind momentarily, focus your awareness, and connect with what you are feeling and thinking. Go ahead. Take time for yourself!
Racing to the Grave One of the most astonishing stories in sports history involves jockey Frank Hayes. In a 1923 horse race at Belmont Park, New York, Hayes achieved victory from beyond the grave. Suffering a fatal heart attack mid-race, he miraculously remained in the saddle, and his horse, Sweet Kiss, crossed the finish line in first place. This extraordinary event remains the sole known instance in sports where a participant posthumously claimed the gold medal. A Smoking Monkey Looking to the East, North Korea’s Pyongyang Zoo featured another oddity in 2016: Azalea, a smoking chimpanzee. Trained to ignite and puff on cigarettes, this chimpanzee was a peculiar draw for visitors. In sparking controversy over animal rights, Azalea illustrates the bizarre and often questionable ways humans have historically interacted with animals. These stories demonstrate that the annals of history are not just repositories of conventional wisdom and significant events but also a collection of the bizarre, the unusual, and the extraordinary. These peculiar tales help us gain a more nuanced and colorful understanding of our collective past, shedding light on the complexity and eccentricity of our history.
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