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.
Reflection critical for self-improvement. Over the weekend, Jews throughout the world are observing Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Although Yom Kippur serves many roles, one of its primary functions is to encourage people to reflect on their misdeeds performed against God and others, with the goal of improving one's future actions.