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Thursday, December 26, 2013

bulimia


1. An eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also calledbulimarexiabulimia nervosa.
2. Excessive or insatiable appetite.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Zebibah - prayer bump

zebibah (Arabic زبيبة zabība, "raisin"), also known as a zabiba or zebiba, is a mark on the forehead of some Muslims, apparently due to the friction generated by repeated contact of the forehead with the prayer mat during daily prayers.
Islam requires its adherents to pray five times a day (known as salat), which involves kneeling on a prayer mat and touching the ground with one's forehead. When done vigorously for extended periods of time, a prayer bump may develop. Some Muslims may consider the presence of a prayer bump to be a sign of religious dedication and piety.[1] Some Muslims also believe that on the day of judgement, this bump will particularly fluoresce an immense white light.[2] The bump also serves as a public demonstration of one's piety.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Origin of the word Bombay

“Bombay – a name coined by sixteenth-century Portuguese settlers who had marvelled at its bom bahi (good harbour).”

Excerpt From: Adrian, Levy. “The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel.” Penguin Group US, 2013-10-28T23:00:00+00:00. iBooks.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013

agoraphobia



  1. an abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, sometimes accompanied by anxiety attacks.