The Tzotzil people in San Juan Chamula, Mexico, include Coca-Cola in their shamanic healing rituals, believing that the burps caused by carbonation expel evil spirits and disease. The World Burping Federation hosts global burping competitions, and the record for the longest burp is one minute 13 seconds. While shamanic practices vary greatly between cultures, one […]
The “Axis of Evil” refers to Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, grouped together as threats to the US capable of terrorism and nuclear attack. The phrase was introduced by President George W. Bush in 2002, developed by speechwriter David Frum as a means of advocating war. The term has been used to rally the country […]
The evil eye is a superstitious belief that someone can harm others by looking at them. It originated in the Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, and South and Central Asia and is present in Islamic and Jewish traditions. Folk remedies and amulets are used for protection. The evil eye is a superstitious belief that some people […]
The problem of evil is a philosophical and theological debate about the nature of God and why evil exists. It is difficult to reconcile an omnipotent God with the existence of evil. Some suggest it is linked to free will, while others see it as punishment or divine retribution. The problem of evil can lead […]
Severus Snape’s true nature is a mystery in the Harry Potter series. Some readers believe he is purely evil, while others argue he has aided the Order of the Phoenix and helped Harry in subtle ways. Dumbledore trusts him, but his murder of Dumbledore is the greatest act of villainy he commits. His true loyalties […]
