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From 776 BC until the present, the Olympic Games have been deemed the most prestigious sporting event in the whole world. Initially, the Games were not just a competition, but also an important religious ritual, dedicated to Zeus, the supreme Greek god.

On the night of July 4, 1776, the second Continental Congress, consisting of representatives from the 13 British colonies in North America, already engaged in conducting a war of independence from colonial bondage, and creating a new independent government, completed the document formalizing their “Declaration of Independence” from Great Britain. After it was completed and signed, it was read aloud for all the people who gathered in front of the Continental Congress building in Philadelphia.

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Summer is a period of vacations and holidays. Lazy relaxation, dead phones, no internet and not a single thought about work. Morning coffee to the sound of the surf, gentle morning sun and children’s laughter. Lots of friends around you, beach volleyball, cold cocktails and hot nights. Empty city streets, quiet school corridors, sporadically attended offices…. Did this start you thinking? Us, too. If your vacation hasn’t started yet, there’s still time to save for it. We’ve prepared a few pleasant summer surprises for you. Continue reading this post to check them out!

Island in the Ocean. Paradise! © Depositphotos | DoctorKan