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Bibi Khānoom Astarābādi (1858/9 – 1921) was a notable Iranian writer, satirist, and one of the pioneering figures in the women’s movement of Iran. At the age of 22, Bibi Khatoon married Musa Khan Vaziri who was a prominent official in the Persian Cossack Brigade.

They say there’s something unique about every person, but, looking at some, you might involuntarily think that they got the whole, unique package. Internet users did not hesitate to tell us about these uncommon features of their appearance, and they’re really impressive.

Hirsute men from across the world descend on Bavarian town to try their luck in Germany’s annual moustache and beard Olympics

Wars have been waged ever since humans developed the first tools and built weapons. While some have defined our immediate existence—both World Wars, for instance—they are in actuality a blip in the annals of military history. In fact, there are dozens of wars that have been fought over decades or even centuries. Starting with the Reconquista and ending with the Mexican Indian ...

As we probably know all too well, the weather can be pretty darn strange sometimes. At the time of writing, following a cold, washout May (the fifth wettest on record), we’re suddenly plunged headlong into summer. And who can say how long that will last before the next curveball! But the weather’s got more to throw at us than we ...