But stand farther back and the triumph of democracy looks rather less inevitable. After the fall of Athens, where it was first developed, the political model had lain dormant until the Enlightenment more than 2,000 years later. In the 18th century only the American revolution produced a sustainable democracy.
To use cucumbers as an eye treatment, grab a cold cucumber from the refrigerator and cut two thick slices. Then, find a comfortable place to relax and set the cucumbers over your closed eyes for about 10 to 15 minutes. The cucumbers will then act as a cold compress on your eyes [source: WebMD].
Some remedies for eye bags are thing you already have on hand. Potato or cucumber slices placed on the eyes for about 15 minutes will help. Used tea bags placed under the eyes helps reduce puffiness. The tannin in the tea bags not only helps with puffiness but also reduce dark circles. Moisturizing Creams. Hemorrhoid cream applied under the eye area will tighten the skin and reduce swelling under the eyes. Reach for a light, gel based moisturizer for the eyes, instead of one made with heavy oils.