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How Ancient People Traveled in Deserts?

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  There was this chapter about traveling in the desert named "Hitch-Hiking Across Sahara".  Ever since I read that chapter, I have been interested in knowing more about traveling in the desert and how people traveled in deserts in the old days and then I decided to write a blog on this topic, so we start. Why do People travel in Deserts?  The first question that would arise in anybody's mind would be why anyone travels in the desert and puts his/her life in danger. The purpose behind traveling in the desert was mainly 'Trade' . In the Sahara desert, the trade happened between Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Mediterranean World. The trade mainly consisted of Salt (which was mined in the Sahara Desert itself and was a highly valued commodity), Gold, Cloth, Cereal, Meat, and unfortunately Enslaved People. Some other reasons being Pilgrimage and Exploration.  Trans-Sahara Trade Routes How People Traveled in the Deserts in Ancient Times? In ancient tim...
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What is Sleep Paralysis?

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Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder that causes temporary paralysis upon waking up or falling asleep . It is a harmless condition, but it can be very frightening , especially for those who experience it for the first time. What happens during sleep paralysis? During sleep paralysis, you are awake and alert , but you are unable to move your body or speak . This can last for a few seconds to several minutes . You may also experience hallucinations , such as seeing , hearing , or feeling something that is not there. Why does sleep paralysis happen? Sleep paralysis is thought to occur when there is a disruption in the communication between the brain and the body during REM sleep . REM sleep is the stage of sleep when dreams occur. Normally, the brain paralyzes the body during REM sleep to prevent us from acting out our dreams. However, in people with sleep paralysis, this paralysis can carry over into the waking state . Causes of sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis can happe...
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