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I guess you immediately think of sharks, lions, jaguars when the most dangerous and fierce animals in the world come to your mind. Truth is they are aren't close to being the scariest on our planet. Other ferocious  beasts, both large and small top the list of the most dangerous and deadly animals on earth. Here are the ten most dangerous animals in the world. 10. Cape Buffalo The cape buffalo is so dangerous that it is referred to as "the Black Death"! Cape buffaloes are highly prized by big game hunters, and are members of "Africa's Big Five" - the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot. Other members of "Africa's Big Five" are: the African lion, the African elephant, the rhinoceros (black or white), and the leopard. The cape buffalo kills more big game hunters than the other animals combined. Cape buffaloes are so powerful, they have been known to tip over cars. They have a solid shield of horn above their heads, called a ...

It's hard to provide an all-inclusive answer to the question "Why do we fall in love?" That is because there are a multitude of possible reasons. Knowing what makes love happen is an interesting study in biochemistry, psychology and neuroscience. Dopamine, dubbed the pleasure hormone, alongside testosterone, oxytocin, norepinephrine, and phenylethylamine, work hand-in-glove to create a feedback loop of love. These chemicals cause you to pay attention to their source, and push you to seek for more of the same chemicals. However, love is not just chemicals, it takes into consideration preferences and personal history as well. Getting to know a person can cause you to fall in love with them. If the other person answers as little as 36 questions about themselves, in as little as 2 hours, and you find their revelations interesting, it is possible that you fall in love with them. When you fall in love with the idea of someone, the attraction grows as your impression of...

When we think philosophy, we think Plato. Plato is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy. He was a philosopher in Classical Greece, and founded the Academy in Athens.  Reading Plato's quotes makes me regret not having studied philosophy in high school. He indeed was a wise and knowledgeable man, a deep thinker. Herewith his best quotes. Use them to shape your world better, consequently making the world better for the lives you touch. 1. "Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another." - Plato 2. "There is in every one of us, even those who seem to be most moderate, a type of desire that is terrible, wild and lawless." - Plato, The Republic 3. "A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men." - Plato 4. "Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others....

If you're a yoga lover or looking for some inspiration to kickstart your yoga journey, here are the badass female yogis to watch out for, on Instagram. 1. Laura Sykora Laura began her yoga journey almost 20 years ago. She had a background in gymnastics and cheerleading before embracing yoga. She and her husband, Edward, completed their Level 1 Acrovinyasa certification with YogaBeyond in 2015. Laura's been an official VIP Ambassador for Alo Yoga since July 1, 2017. Laura keeps her yoga classes fun and playful, yet challenging. She has 1.2 million followers on Instagram. 2. Kino MacGregor Kino tried her first yoga class when she was 19, after which she fell in love with the Mysore yoga style. She made frequent trips to India, where studied Ashtanga yoga from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois ("Guruji"). At the age of 29, Kino received the certification to teach Ashtanga yoga, from Guruji. In 2006, she and her husband, Tim Feldmann, founded Miami Life Center, wher...

Yogis, and aspiring yogis, for your daily yoga inspiration on Instagram, I have shortlisted a list of top male yogis that you can follow. These men are of varying backgrounds and they have made yoga their lifestyle. Take a look at these amazing poses, beautiful environments and follow them on Instagram. 1. Dylan Werner Dylan Werner is an inspiring, international yoga teacher who travels the world and shares his practice and love for yoga. He had his first yoga experience in 2001, when doing martial arts. He stopped practicing martial arts in 2004 alongside yoga. He rediscovered yoga in 2010 and become passionate of yoga, holistically. He has 558,300 followers on Instagram. 2. Mark Robberds Mark is a Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher, trained and certified by the late K. Pattabhi Jois - Ashtanga master. Mark Robberds began studying yoga in 1997. He started teaching yoga in 2005. The focus of his classes is helping students reach their full potential. He has 104,900 f...

The human body needs sleep just as it needs oxygen, water and food to function at optimal level. Sleep deprivation has become an unrecognized epidemic as most people tend to experience some level of regular sleep disruption. We usually feel grumpy and foggy after a sleep deprived night but sleep deprivation affects almost everything about you - ability to lose weight, memory, health, looks, sex life etc.  Sleep deprivation kills your productivity and dumbs you down. A person who doesn't sleep enough is constantly sleepy, yawns too much, and is always irritable and tired during the day. According to Harvard Medical School's Division of Sleep Medicine, sleep deprivation has severe effects on mental functioning. They said,"Not getting enough sleep - whether for just one night or over the course of weeks to months - has a significant effect on our ability to function. Sleep deprivation negatively impacts our mood, our ability to focus, and our ability to attain hig...