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A big part of travelling is turning your head. To observe strange customs, to admire people in traditional outfits, to gasp at breathtaking sights or to try to understand why the hell people do what they do. But some strange customs are stranger than others.

José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (September 1830 – 2 July 1915) was a Mexican general and politician who served seven terms as President of Mexico, a total of 31 years, from February 17, 1877 to December 1, 1880 and from December 1, 1884 to May 25, 1911. A veteran of the War of the Reform (1858–60) and the ...

Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian (16 December 1922 – 20 April 2019) was an Iranian artist and a collector of traditional folk art.

It’s been 20 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, yet the fascination with her life and tragic death has never ebbed. Persistent plots and incessant rumors, books, tapes, letters, diaries, unpublished photos, videos – they all keep popping up, particularly when another anniversary approaches.

Extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.