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| 4 Biggest Rivalries |
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Throughout the course of human history, there have been many rivalries, competitions and conflicts. However, there a number of such rivalries that have become everlasting and have become a part of our daily lives, some way or the other. Some of them appear to be of utmost importance while some don’t seem to be strong enough to influence us. But if we study them thoughtfully, we shall find that all of them have deep roots in our history and may have deep impact on us.
This list brings 4 such immortal rivalries found throughout the history of humankind.
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| Man vs. Nature |
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Man has been fighting to tame nature from the beginning of human civilization on earth. Man has achieved several victories upon nature but she seems to strike back someway or the other. Nature always finds a way to establish its equilibrium by forcing changes, sometimes eliminating life that is harmful for her.
Man wins:
- Found treatment for many diseases.
- Conquered landmass and built big cities.
- Dominating over almost all animals.
Nature wins:
- Many diseases for which no treatment has been found yet.
- The oceans lay uncontrolled by man.
- Weather does not follow the wish of man.
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| Pirates vs. Ninjas |
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| The natural rivalry of pirates and ninjas date back to the question when it was asked that who would win a fight, whether a pirate or a ninja. From that time, the two groups have possessed and nurtured bad hatred towards each other. You will not necessarily find any proof of their strong opposition in your first look. But if you search the internet, you will find that the cyberspace is wrought with stories and pictures of this ancient rivalry. |
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| Coyote vs. Roadrunner |
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| Everybody who loves cartoons must have watched the adventures of Carnivorus desperatus, aka, Wile E. Coyote and Supersonicus marvellous, aka, Roadrunner. The cartoon series shows the constant efforts that Coyote makes to trap Roadrunner and fails every time as the bird speeds by. Still there is no end to which Coyote would not pursue Roadrunner, even if he is overrun by a train or hit by the stone he supposed to lurch at Roadrunner. |
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| Heroes vs. Villains |
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| It is the constant fight of good against evil. In fiction stories, the villain is seen as the evil force and the hero trying to save the day from the villain’s rage. What’s common among all rivalries between heroes and villains is that they will always face for a final battle, no matter who wins. Sometimes the hero wins over the villain; sometimes the villain resurrects back, but the fight between the good and the evil will go on for ever. |
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