Tip 1: How language developed

Tip 1: How language developed


In the world there are up to 7000 languages. Therefore, to date, many theories about their origin have been put forward. Some scholars believe that all languages ​​originated from one ancient language. Others agree that most languages ​​developed independently from each other, passing through centuries. What is the history of human speech and how did the language develop?



Cuneiform of Mesopotamia


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The very first written monuments date back to3000-2000 years. BC. They were found in Mesopotamia (the territory of present-day Iran). History and archeology prove that several new and absolutely formed languages ​​arose sharply and unexpectedly. Each of these languages ​​allowed expressing a spectrum of thoughts and feelings and was radically different from the others. Professor of Psychology Lera Boroditskaya noted: "When linguists deepen into the languages ​​of the world, a lot of unexpected differences are revealed."



Speech and writing have always been an integral part of education and culture

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There are many language families, for example,Russian and Ukrainian, or Tatar and Turkish. Languages ​​belonging to a particular family may be similar in sound or grammar. However, they have nothing in common with another language group. People in different parts of the world perceive the surrounding reality differently. The thinking and mentality of a person affects his speech, so it's no wonder that a few millennia ago, tribes and peoples began to speak each in their own understandable language.



The Tower of Babel

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But, no matter what, these languages ​​were enoughare developed. People built cities, created a powerful army and established international trade. With defects or inaccuracies in the language, and also without mutual understanding, it would be impossible. This idea is confirmed by Harvard University professor Stephen Pinker: "There is no such thing as the language level of the Stone Age." Each nation has a successfully developed language, which in terms of complexity is not inferior to the languages ​​of ancient civilizations and modern states.


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All over the world, legends of the Babyloniantower. Essence: during the construction of a huge tower, people abruptly ceased to understand each other. Therefore, having united in language families, they settled on the ground. Many come to the conclusion that this story, which was first recorded by Moses in 1513 BC, could not have become so widespread without relying on any documentary sources.



Tip 2: Do not eat with a knife


The knife is the oldest cutlery. Modern rounded knives arose in the time of Louis XIV. According to legend, he instructed to make knives of such a shape that the courtiers did not eat from the knife and did not pick them in the teeth. Today, the rules of etiquette have changed significantly, but traditional cutlery remained the same: fork, spoon and knife. The rules of behavior at the table have been preserved. For example, modern etiquette rules say that there is no knife.



Do not eat with a knife


Historical facts

According to the facts, the first knives appeared in the eraPaleolithic. Of course, their blades were not made of steel, but of stone. Often other breeds were used, for example, obsidian - volcanic glass, thanks to which the weapon was sharp enough, although very fragile. Historians say that at that time knives, created from the bones of animals and wood, came across. Later, man learned to attach arms to them.

Time passed, the man developed. Approximately about 5,000 years ago, ancestors learned not only to extract metal, but also to process it. In addition, often used not only bronze and copper, popular in those days, but even gold.

After the man mastered the bronze, he begansuccessfully master another metal, such as iron. And if at first iron knives were made in small batches, then with the development of technologies they began to be produced in factories. Even later, folding knives appeared, which continue to enjoy good demand to this day.

Reasons for the ban

Now we should return to the main issue,Which worries many people. So, first of all, you can not eat with a knife because it's very easy for them to cut themselves. And this is not only unpleasant, but also painful enough. In addition, the tongue heals very long.

Secondly, it is believed that from this occupation a person becomes evil. There is no direct evidence to support this fact, but a large number of people believe in this superstition.

Another legend says that because of the acute angleknife adversely affects the aura. And since a knife very often acts as a weapon of murder, accordingly, this too not in the best way can affect the biofield of a person.

Also, due to the licking of the knife,heartache. True, this theory is also not confirmed by anything. According to another interesting version, a person who eats from a knife begins to lose his mind - quite simply, he becomes stupid.

And this is a very interesting theory, which,probably, was invented by housewives. There is a belief that eating food from a knife can lead to the fact that a husband begins to abuse alcohol or will change with another woman.

And let all these beliefs are based mainlyOn various legends, we still recommend that you give up thinking there is anything from the blade of the knife, as there is a risk of seriously injuring yourself. Do not forget about it!




Tip 3: What is apraxia


Apraxia is a disease in which a personcan not make gestures and movements. Very often apraxia develops after a stroke, with infections, brain cancer, or degenerative inflammatory diseases of the brain.



apraksiya


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Apraxia can be one-sided when motion is absent on one side of the body, or two-way. Depending on the lesion of this or that segment of the brain, the types of apraxia are distinguished.


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Spatial develops with lesion of the lower and the occipital region. The patient is disturbed by the orientation in space, he can not distinguish the left side from the right.


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Kinetic apraxia develops in the event of a lesion of the parietal region. The patient can not tie a string or fasten a button.


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Oral apraxia. There is a mechanical disturbance of speech. The patient does not repeat the movement of the tongue or lips.


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Dynamic develops with damage to the posterior branches. The patient has irregularities in the usual operations. He has difficulty switching from one movement to another.


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Frontal apraxia occurs when the frontal parts of the brain are damaged. The patient can not smoke a cigarette, instead of it he pulls a match in his mouth.


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Treatment of apraxia is aimed at eliminating the cause that caused this disease.




Tip 4: Favorable effects of quitting smoking


Quitting smoking is really difficult, but knowing what positive moments can bring such a decision, it will become much easier.



Favorable effects of quitting smoking


1. Due to the lack of a constant craving for nicotine, the concentration will improve. The energy level will increase, and with it the endurance, the desire to exercise and develop physically. A week after stopping smoking, an unpleasant smell from hair, skin will disappear, the problem of "dirty mouth" will disappear, a healthy complexion will reappear. After giving up smoking, a person's sense of smell will improve. This is because epithelial villi normalize their work. 2-3 days after quitting smoking, taste sensations will start to improve. The range of flavors will become more saturated. The proteins and enzymes that form in the sexual cavity are no longer subjected to negative effects. Also, the communication channel between the brain and the tongue is improved. Just one day after quitting smoking, it will be much easier to breathe. This is due to the increase in the tone of blood vessels, as well as the removal of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide from the body. Withdrawal from smoking, the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke of the brain and lung cancer will be significantly reduced. Can save a lot of money. On average, a person spends 1400-1700 rubles a month on cigarettes.