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What is Magic?

Magic is sometimes practiced in isolation and secrecy and often viewed with suspicion by the wider community.^[4] In non-scientific societies, perceived magical attack is sometimes employed to explain personal or societal misfortune.^[7]
The concept of magic, as distinct from religion was first widely recognized in Judaism, which defined the practices of pagan worship designed to appease and receive benefits from gods other than Yahweh as magic.^[2] Wouter Hanegraaff argues that magic is in fact "a largely polemical concept that has been used by various religious interest groups either to describe their own religious beliefs and practices or – more frequently – to discredit those of others."^[3]
The foremost perspectives on magic in anthropology are functionalism, symbolism, and intellectualism.
The term "magical thinking" in anthropology, psychology, and cognitive science refers to causal reasoning often involving associative thinking, such as the perceived ability of the mind to affect the physical world (see the philosophical problem of mental causation) or correlation mistaken for materialist causation.
Psychological theories consider magic a personal phenomenon intended to meet individual needs as opposed to a social phenomenon serving a collective purpose. The belief that one can influence supernatural powers, by prayer, sacrifice or invocation dates back to prehistoric religions and it can be found in early records such as the Egyptian pyramid texts and the Indian Vedas.^[8]
Magic and religion are categories of beliefs and systems of knowledge used within societies. Some forms of shamanic contact with the spirit world seem to be nearly universal in the early development of human communities. They appear in various tribal peoples from Aboriginal Australia and Māori people of New Zealand to the Amazon, African savannah, and pagan Europe.
In general, the 20th century saw a sharp rise in public interest in various forms of magical practice and the foundation of traditions and organizations that can be regarded as religious or philosophies.
Modern Western magicians generally state magic's primary purpose to be personal spiritual growth.

 What is science?

Science^{[nb 1]} is a systematic enterprise that creates, builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.^{[nb 2][2]:58}
Contemporary science is typically subdivided into the natural sciences which study the material world, the social sciences which study people and societies, and the formal sciences like mathematics. The formal sciences are often excluded as they do not depend on empirical observations.^[3] Disciplines which use science like engineering and medicine may also be considered to be applied sciences.^[4]
During the middle ages in the Middle East, foundations for the scientific method were laid by Alhazen.^[5][6][7] From classical antiquity through the 19th century, science as a type of knowledge was more closely linked to philosophy than it is now and, in fact, in the Western world, the term "natural philosophy" encompassed fields of study that are today associated with science, such as astronomy, medicine, and physics.^{[8]:3[nb 3]}
In the 17th and 18th centuries scientists increasingly sought to formulate knowledge in terms of laws of nature. Over the course of the 19th century, the word "science" became increasingly associated with the scientific method itself, as a disciplined way to study the natural world. It was in the 19th century that scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, and physics reached their modern shapes. The same time period also included the origin of the terms "scientist" and "scientific community," the founding of scientific institutions, and increasing significance of the interactions with society and other aspects of culture.

What i think.

Magic is a science ye to discovered some of which have use it some which just considered this stupid don't.. Magic is a dark science i would like to say anybody else have something to say so just comment below..

international Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year.[2] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended the culture of many countries, primarily in Europe, especially those in the Soviet Bloc.[3] In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for people to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. Some people celebrate the day by wearing purple ribbonsThe earliest Women’s Day observance was held on February 28, 1909, in New York; it was organized by the Socialist Party of America in remembrance of the 1908 strike of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.[4] There was no specific strike happening on March 8, despite later claimsTuesday, March 8 marks the 108th observance of International Women’s Day as we celebrate the achievements of inspiring women across the globe.

The roots of this festival of feminity date back to 1909 when across America women marched for better working conditions and voting rights on February 28. The event was known as National Women’s Day and was organized by the Socialist Party of America. International Women’s Day was born two years later in 1911 after German socialist Luise Zietz suggested a more global celebration at a Socialist International meeting in Copenhagen in 1910. The trailblazer’s idea was quickly seconded by well-known German socialist Clara Zetkin and the motion was passed by over 100 women in attendance at the meeting.

Two years later, International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time in 1911 with countries including Austria, Denmark, Switzerland and Germany taking part.


Most countries have their own means of celebration, whether they be talks, concerts or marches. And in some countries, including Russia and Vietnam, March 8 is recognised as a public holiday.

This year, International Women’s Day will recognize the economic, political and social achievements of women in an abundance of different ways. In the U.S Harry Potter actress Emma Watson is among the public figures due to take part in the launch of HeForShe Arts Week which runs from March 8 to March 15 and aims to spotlight women’s rights across the globe through ballet, opera, concerts, museums, art exhibitions and theatre productions. A percentage of the profits will be donated  to UN Women.

Here are some of the worldwide celebrations planned around the world for International Women’s Day 2016:

United States

The United Nations will ring in International Women’s Day quite literally on Tuesday morning, as Lakshmi Puri, deputy executive director of UN Women, will ring the bell on the New York Stock Exchange at 9am.

Elsewhere, UN Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will be one of the distinguished speakers at a rally to launch HeForShe Arts Week. She joins the likes of New York First Lady, Chirlane McCray, to begin the week-long spotlight on women’s rights and gender equality.

United Kingdom

London’s Southbank Centre will play host to the Women of the World festival from March 8. The weeklong series of events include talks from comics such as Caitlin Moran, poetry readings, dance lessons and even a demonstration from the sword-wielding stars of Muslim Girls Fence.

India

Fully immersive experiences guided by female sherpas are the order of the day in Mumbai. SeekSherpa is honoring the knowledge of its local tour guides by hosting a series of events tied into International Women’s Day. These include an all-girl pub crawl and, for foodies, a bus tour of hidden culinary hotspots in Delhi.

Taiwan

Silicon Valley, eat your heart out. Taiwan hosts a Girls in Tech evening in Taipei on March 8, celebrating entrepreneurial women of the web. App developer Christiana Chen, founder of online supermarket OrangeNow, is among the speakers. Organizers will also announce their annual 40 Under 40 Women in Tech list.

Australia

In Melbourne, a concert featuring new works by local young composers is being planned by the University of Melbourne. All the proceeds from the event, “This Will Be Our Reply”, are to be donated to the Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.

Brisbane, meanwhile, will host an art auction and concert of its own. The event titled “Putting the Pieces Together” celebrates the artwork of 15 artists, who will be auctioning off their latest pieces, plus performances from four female musicians. The event will raise money for the Zig Zag Young Women's Resource Centre.

For more International Women’s Day events and activities in your part of the world