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Muscular Christianity

The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was Founded Under the Principles of Muscular Christianity. It is a Philosophy That Ties Physical Strength and Development with Christian Spiritual Growth. The Same Philosophy Influenced the Creation of the Modern Olympic Games.

YMCA is a global youth organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 60 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It was founded on June 6, 1844, by George William. The ultimate goal was to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit. But do you know that the organization was founded […]

The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was Founded Under the Principles of Muscular Christianity. It is a Philosophy That Ties Physical Strength and Development with Christian Spiritual Growth. The Same Philosophy Influenced the Creation of the Modern Olympic Games. Read More »

Hat-makers in the 19th century regularly used mercury in the manufacturing of felt hats, which caused a high rate of poisoning and led to neurological damage like slurred speech, memory loss, and tremors. This was the inspiration for the Mad Hatter character in Alice in Wonderland.

Hatter (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) Mercury was used in the manufacturing of felt hats during the 19th century, causing a high rate of mercury poisoning among those working in the hat industry. Mercury poisoning causes neurological damage, including slurred speech, memory loss, and tremors, which led to the phrase “mad as a hatter”. In the

Hat-makers in the 19th century regularly used mercury in the manufacturing of felt hats, which caused a high rate of poisoning and led to neurological damage like slurred speech, memory loss, and tremors. This was the inspiration for the Mad Hatter character in Alice in Wonderland. Read More »