Any fan of martial arts movie legend Bruce Lee will remember his famous one-inch punch, with which he was able to strike an opponent from extremely close range and send them flying. Lee was undoubtedly at the peak of his physical potential, but research has now shown his ability to punch so hard from so close could be better explained ... Read More »
Sahar Hashemi OBE is a UK entrepreneur. She is best known as co-founder of the coffee chain Coffee Republic and confectionery brand Skinny Candy. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to the UK economy and to charity. She has been named on various power lists, including those ... Read More »
There is a mosque in the suburbs of the city that is greatly unique not only in country but also in the world, because it is completely made of wood. Even through this mosque is built by wood only, it resists earthquakes up to 8 Richter. The trays used in this mosque and faucets are made of wood as well. The ... Read More »
Sweden has one of the most generous parental leave systems in the world.The current system enables parents to stay at home with their child for a total of 480 days, while receiving an allowance from the state. Ninety of these days are allotted to each parent.The purpose of this allocation is to promote gender equality. In order to encourage men ... Read More »
The designer of the ominously-named Wanda Reign is the well-known British architect Norman Robert Foster. Opened in June after three years of construction, the $516 million hotel is the latest addition to the many high-end hospitality options along the iconic Bund waterfront of the Huangpu River, joining the likes of the Peninsula, Waldorf Astoria and, across the river, Shangri-La and ... Read More »
Japanese Akira Takatoriya visited Saudi Arabia in 2014 and was so fascinated by the Saudi culture and customs that he decided to get some of what he experienced back home.Pictures of Akira wearing the Saudi traditional clothes on Japan’s streets and in public transportation have been the topic of conversation for many on social media. Arab News traced Akira in ... Read More »
Setar is a Persian musical instrument. It is a member of the lute family, which is played with index finger of the right hand. Two and a half centuries ago, a fourth string was added to the setar. it has 25 – 27 moveable frets which are usually made of animal intestines or silk. It originated in Persia before the ... Read More »
As we all know, there are many types of blood, each generating its own demand on the market, and if someone you know, or even yourself find yourself in need of blood, $335 per pint isn’t such a bad substitute. However unorthodox it may seem, often these transfusions are thought of in life or death circumstances. When stuck between a ... Read More »
European and American tourists, who are on sightseeing trip to some Iranian cities on luxury train named ‘Hezar-o Yek Shab’ (Thousand and One Nights), visited the central provinces of Isfahan (on Oct. 26) and Yazd (on Oct. 25). Read More »
If travel becomes most interesting when it brings you surprises, then Iran might just be the most rewarding destination on Earth. If you want to travel somewhere neither East nor West, and exotic and fascinating, yet safe and perfectly comfortable, read on… If you like people…you will love Iran. A group of architecture students posing in Masjed-e Jameh, Fahraj Read More »
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