Wednesday, September 1, 2010

EyeWitness to History - history through the eyes of those who lived it - StumbleUpon

The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem, 1099..Eyewitness account..."there was such a slaughter that our men were up to their ankles in the enemy's blood"..."the whole temple flowed with their blood"..."our men seized many men and women in the temple, killing them or keeping them alive as they saw fit."..."Then the crusaders scattered throughout the city, seizing gold and silver, horses and mules, and houses full of all sorts of goods. Afterwards our men went rejoicing" EyeWitness to History - history through the eyes of those who lived it - StumbleUpon

Why pious people need less Sleep - Science News

I was wondering how we can do our normal routine work, even more work, in Ramadhan despite getting less than normal sleep. Also how do saints (buzurgs) cope up with less sleep and do a lot of mental work during the day? Here is the research which points to the answer. Fasting and having less food prevents building up of substances that induce sleep. For details see. Why Starved Flies Need Less Sleep - Science News

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