Author Archives: Lior

Jet Black: What is Jet Black?

“The breeze-tousled strands of her jet-black hair, shimmering and gleaming in the sunlight, whilst her dog bounced enthusiastically beside her, his coat shining like polished jet…” If you’ve read a fair bit of fiction, you’ll have come across the phrase … Continue reading

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Meaning of Pitch Black: Why do we say something is Pitch Black?

An inky night, a deep echo-y cave, or a look at the final frontier that is space, could all be described as “pitch black”. The phrase “pitch black” may date back to Homer’s Iliad around 850 BC, if not earlier, … Continue reading

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The Jewish Bread, Challah: Meaning of Challah and why do Jews Eat Challah?

One of the best things about Friday night for many Jews is the opportunity to revel in the delicious aroma and scrumptious sweet taste of the freshly baked special Jewish bread, challah, to mark the beginning of the traditional Friday … Continue reading

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Belonging: Why do we need a sense of belonging?

One of the many things that is common to humans across cultures is the need to belong and be accepted by others. This is one of the reasons people seek to spend time bonding with family, friends, hobby-buddies, sports fans, … Continue reading

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Cold hands and feet: Why do I get cold hands and feet?

You’re in bed under a warm, toasty duvet, and yet your feet feel like they’re inside a freezer. Perhaps you’re in bed with someone and as their toes touch your bare feet you jump because it feels like someone’s put … Continue reading

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Why Join the Army?

When you hear the word “army”, what comes to mind? The responses you’d get from people vary widely. Some look upon the army as “the best thing that could ever happen to you” whilst others fear it and think of … Continue reading

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Overcoming Perfectionism

Before reading this article, have you taken the saywhydoi.com Perfectionism Test? (This article is the continuation of Perfectionism: Why Do I Want to be Perfect?) How do you overcome perfectionism? Since perfectionism is really a learned habit of the mind, … Continue reading

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Perfectionism: Why do I want to be perfect?

Have you ever felt yourself cringe over a typo in a piece of text, even if you didn’t write it? Have you ever found yourself perfecting the appearance of a piece of work and before you know it, you’re frustrated … Continue reading

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Bad breath causes and cures: Why do I have smelly breath?

You wake up, pad down the hall to the bathroom, yawn, and as you do so, you notice the flowers wilt in the nearby vase. OK, so maybe your breath isn’t quite bad enough to fell a flower, but we’ve … Continue reading

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The Chinese Body Clock: Why do I feel differently at different hours of the day?

Ever felt seemingly inexplicable changes in your energy levels or mood at different hours of the day? There are many factors which can affect energy levels and mood. Sugar levels, hormone and brain chemical fluctuations all contribute to energy and … Continue reading

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