Over time, the reptiles snakes descended from gradually began to use their legs less and less and so the limbs disappeared. The hip and leg bones present â¦ are essentially useless to the snake and are left over from their evolution.
Yom Kippur in the United States. Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Many people of Jewish faith in the United States spend the day fasting and praying. Its theme centers on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei (or Tishri) in the Jewish calendar. Prayers are an important part of the Yom Kippur observance.Prayers are an important part of the Yom Kippur observance.Â©iStockphoto.com/Robert Pears.
Yom Kippur is the last of the Jewish high holidays. It is usually observed on the 10th day of the 7th month in the Jewish culture. This year Yom Kippur is on September 22nd. This is one of the most important days in a Jewish person's life and most Jews who do not celebrate other Sabbath days will celebrate this one because of how important it is.