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The title “Great”, history gave it to many famous and glorious men but it’s a bit unfair if we consider that Alexander was the only one who never defeated as long as he was alive.

One of the heroes of the Macedonian Struggle was Tellos Agras. His real name was Sarantos Agapinos and he was born in Gargalianoi, Messinia in February 17, 1880. Until the age of 15, he stayed in Nafplio but after his father’s death, he moved with his mother and his brothers to Athens.

Kalymnos is known for its sponge diving since antiquity. The divers would use a heavy flat stone named “Skandalopetra” which helped them reach the seabed faster. They had no equipment which would help them breathe underwater so the time they spent to dive and the time they spent to surface were of extreme importance. Their moves had to be quick as they sometimes had to descend 30 meters below the sea to find and cut as many sponges as possible but they could only hold their breathe for a limited time from 3 to 5 minutes maximum.

Kalymnos is known for its sponge diving since antiquity. The divers would use a heavy flat stone named “Skandalopetra” which helped them reach the seabed faster. They had no equipment which would help them breathe underwater so the time they spent to dive and the time they spent to surface were of extreme importance. Their moves had to be quick as they sometimes had to descend 30 meters below the sea to find and cut as many sponges as possible but they could only hold their breathe for a limited time from 3 to 5 minutes maximum.

The curiosity to know the truth about the world and the existence itself led people to create several theories about almost everything around life. Philosophers, doctors, politicians, scientists, all of them wise men, but there were only seven who distinguished.

Even though summer is usually the time for rest, recreation and relaxation, there are some things that can be dangerous for your health. You should certainly avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight as it can cause you dehydration or a heat-related illness. During extended periods of time in direct sunlight your body works overtime to keep your temperature stable so as to keep you cool.

There are times where trees are cut off irresponsibly, or entire forests burned to the ground. So what happens next?! There is oxygen reduction, the danger of floods increases and the overall risk of our health maximizes. So what can we do to change this situation?! The solution is reforestation.

As you know, in order to produce energy so as our appliances and gadgets like laptops, mobile phones, televisions and vehicles like our cars or scooters can function, we use materials such as oil, coal or even wood. The burning of these materials emits greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide which trap and hold heat inside the atmosphere and allow less heat to escape back to space, resulting in the greenhouse effect, global warming and ultimately climate change. Studies have shown that the climate has changed significantly over the last years and it will continue changing in the future.

There are times where trees are cut off irresponsibly, or entire forests burned to the ground. So what happens next?! There is oxygen reduction, the danger of floods increases and the overall risk of our health maximizes. So what can we do to change this situation?! The solution is reforestation.

The warm sun and the blue majestic sky and sea combine to create the summer paradise named Greece. This particular weather gives you the chance to decide which activity to do as there are a large number of fascinating activities to choose from.