The world is full of weird and bizarre things. We encounter these things frequently in our life. So, why not make competitions out of them? These competitions combine human beings’ primal desire to compete with all the odd and peculiar things that are in existence. From diving to wife carrying, we have listed some of the most peculiar competitions ...
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The majority of the Iranian population practices Shi’ism, which is one of the largest branches of Islam and the official religion of Iran. However, other religions such as Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity are also practiced in this country. Most of the people who associate themselves with non-Islamic religious minorities are Christians and the history of Christianity in Iran dates ...
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Monroe’s signature breathy speaking voice was actually a tactic the actress used to overcome a childhood stutter. A speech therapist reportedly trained her to adopt the throaty style, and it ended up becoming one of her standout traits as an actress and singer. While Monroe was filming her final movie, Something’s Got to Give, her stutter returned, making it very ...
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Fath-Ali Shah Qajar May 1769 – 24 October 1834) was the second Shah (king) of Qajar Iran. He reigned from 17 June 1797 until his death on 24 October 1834. His reign saw the irrevocable ceding of Iran’s northern territories in the Caucasus, comprising what is nowadays Georgia, Dagestan, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, to the Russian Empire following the Russo-Persian ...
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they live in and even between countries. However, there are places in the world that, even today, are strictly off-limits to just about everyone. This list explores 25 such places around the world that no one has access to. From islands inhabited by people who have no contact with the outside world to super-secret military installations and everything in ...
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