The state of water resources affects all life on Earth. Pollution of the world's oceans is an environmental problem that has become especially acute in the 21st century. Anthropogenic factor, i.e. human activity, heavy metals, petroleum products, minerals, polymers and chemical fertilizers enter the water. Pollution leads to changes in the chemical, physical and biological properties of water.

Bikers, along with car enthusiasts, have long been full participants in the road traffic. People who don’t have enough extreme sports and adrenaline in their blood get on a motorcycle, so they choose speed and risky riding. It often ends in accidents and deaths of both bikers and other participants in the accident. The average age of deceased drivers is 22-38 years.

The stems of the grass, which belongs to the grass family and is closely related to wheat, rice and oats, are widely used in the textile industry. Bamboo is used to make blankets, pillows and linens. The tree plant is also a raw material for the production of paper, dishes and cutlery, furniture, musical instruments and building materials.

Today, you don’t have to go to the library to get acquainted with hundreds of bestsellers and volumes of classics of world literature. Thanks to the eBook, people enjoy reading on the go, on vacation by the sea and while sitting at home. A holiday was invented to promote reading using digital devices.

In the first months of the Great Patriotic War, the Red Army soldiers showed massive heroism and unprecedented courage. Thanks to the first successful counter-offensive of the Red Army near Yelnya, Soviet settlements were liberated from the Nazis. Therefore, on September 18, 1941, by order of the People's Commissar of Defense I.V. Stalin's four divisions of the Red Army "for military exploits, for organization, discipline" were given the name "Guards".

This unusual celebration was created to delight pet owners. Most animals have a movable appendage that is an extension of the spine. The tail is an important part of a pet's body that helps it maintain balance. Cats and dogs can use it to balance themselves while jumping or running, as well as to change their trajectory.

Japan's Elderly Day (Keiro-no Hi)

Fast of Gedaliah in Judaism (Tzom Gedaliah)

Astronomy Day in Armenia

National Music Day in Azerbaijan (Milli Musiqi Gunu)

Mulled Wine Spice Smells Day

On September 18, Christians celebrate the feast of the priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth, who were the parents of John the Baptist. In Rus' it was believed that on this day the weather could tell us what the coming winter would be like. If September 18 was cold, then severe cold weather should be expected in the following months.

Orthodox holidays September 18:

Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Athanasius of Brest

Day of the Prophet Zechariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of Saint John the Baptist