The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

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Spanish flu

This flu has become the most massive epidemic of all time, both in the number of people infected and in the number of people who died. During the 18 months of the epidemic’s rampage, about 550 million people, or 29.5% of the world’s population, were infected. Of these, 50-100 million died, and thus the mortality rate from influenza was 10-20%. The main reason for the development of the pandemic is post-war disruption and unsanitary conditions, as well as poor nutrition. The epidemic acquired its characteristic name because of the strong outbreak that first appeared on the territory of Spain.

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The Shocking Truth About Getting AbsMost people dream of having a rock-hard six-pack, but what exactly are the pros and cons of having impressive abs? Whether you want to have a stronger core, are looking to tackle a new fitness challenge, or just want to look like the gorgeous influencers on social media who flaunt their chiseled body, there are different motivations for having a six-pack. However, there are some things that only six-pack owners can truly understand. 1.If no one can see them, what’s the point? You might think that having the perfect six-pack will skyrocket your self-esteem, and you’ll have an amazing body image for the rest of your life. But one man who worked hard on his body said that getting a visibly stronger chest, arms, and shoulders actually improved his confidence more since there are not many opportunities to take your shirt off without getting weird looks. In fact, many guys felt the same. There are limited daily scenarios when you can go shirtless. It’s the same reason why people who wear pants daily at work might not invest as much time working on their legs. Sure, whoever sees you in the bedroom (or at the pool) might appreciate the eye candy, but no one else will know about all the work you put in.

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Feline Body Language: How Your Cat Speaks to You

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