80 Interesting Iran Facts That You Never Knew About

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  17 minutes  |  3581 words  |  Zora Stowers

Iran might not be your first destination when thinking of vacations, but there is still more to learn about the country. Iran has been through many historical events. Find out more about the Land of the Aryans with these Iran facts. Quick Facts Essential Iran Facts Interesting Iran Facts Iran, traditionally ‘Persia,’ is a country in Southwest Asia. The Middle East has Iran as its second-largest country. Iran was founded on April 1, 1979. [Read More]

As India prepares for 75th Independence Day, scooter riders and police brace for more lethal glass-c

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  781 words  |  Zora Stowers

How Narendra Kumar, a young father of three, ended up dead on a New Delhi road, his skull crushed, is the sad and horrible tale of a deadly piece of ‘invisible’ string. Kumar was on a late shift on August 7, delivering food on his scooter. Police say a kite string, coated in powdered glass, was hanging in the air and he failed to see it in the dark. It is thought that the more he tried to free himself from the razor-sharp cord, the more entangled he became. [Read More]

Exclusive | Late Hong Kong pop diva Coco Lees husband Bruce Rockowitz paid HK$8 million to ren

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  715 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Bruce Rockowitz, the husband of late Hong Kong pop diva Coco Lee, paid at least HK$8 million (US$1 million) to rent a penthouse at a serviced apartment building after she moved out of their home, an insider told the Post on Friday. Lee, who died on July 5 three days after a suicide attempt, moved into one of the two penthouses of Four Seasons Place in October last year and stayed there until early July, two sources told the Post. [Read More]

No Rolex, were rich why billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Coo

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  559 words  |  Zora Stowers

Jeff Bezos The Amazon founder is rarely seen without his “Wall Street bro” vest pretty much all year round. He also seems to be quite loyal when it comes to timepieces. The watch we saw him wear over and over again throughout the year is the Ulysse Nardin Dual Time. Did the world’s top 10 billionaires get richer or poorer this past year? By no means an entry-level timepiece, the Dual Time is a relatively low-key choice for a guy who’s worth US$113 billion, according to Forbes. [Read More]

Opinion | Amid stormy US-China ties, friendship between people remains a beacon of hope

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  839 words  |  Aldo Pusey

The Taiwan question, Xi stressed, “remains the most important and most sensitive issue”, according to the statement. “The US side should take real actions to honour its commitment of not supporting ‘Taiwan independence’, stop arming Taiwan and support China’s peaceful reunification. China will realize reunification, and this is unstoppable.”And on his part, according to the Chinese statement, Biden reaffirmed that the US adheres to the one-China policy, does not support Taiwan independence, and has no intention of having a conflict with China. [Read More]

BTS Jin shares heartfelt February 2024 message months ahead of military discharge: asks fans to n

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  421 words  |  Kary Bruening

BTS' Jin has continued his tradition of monthly video messages for fans while serving in the military, providing a heartfelt check-in so that fans can get to see him each month. Despite being pre-recorded, these sweet video letters serve as a way for Jin to greet and check up on his fans. On February 6 KST, Jin released his message for the month, continuing to connect with fans in his absence. [Read More]

Deck the halls? Boughs of holly? Heres your guide to decoding archaic lyrics from 5 classic Chris

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  542 words  |  Kary Bruening

Many popular Christmas songs were written a long time ago, so they often contain confusing phrases that aren’t very common any more. To help you feel more confident while singing along to your favourite holiday classics, here’s a guide to understanding these old-fashioned lyrics. 1. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Lyrics:“You will get a sentimental feeling when you hearVoices singing, let’s be jollyDeck the halls with boughs of holly” Meaning:Holly is an evergreen plant that has long limbs and small, dark leaves with several clumps of pea-sized red berries. [Read More]

Master how to style wide leg pants from celebs like Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal and Shraddha Kap

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1029 words  |  Zora Stowers

Wide leg pants are the latest fashion craze that everyone’s talking about, and it’s not just us regular folks who are loving them! Even Bollywood celebs have jumped on board the wide leg pants trend rocking them on and off. Wide leg pants have become a wardrobe staple, offering comfort, style, and versatility all in one. Whether you are heading to the office, going out with friends, or enjoying a casual day out, wide leg pants can easily and effortlessly elevate your look. [Read More]

Netflix K-drama review: Crash Course in Romance Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Kyung-ho in hit drama that cr

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  805 words  |  Lashay Rain

Both were compelling protagonists, but a good story needs villains as well as heroes, and Crash Course in Romance had plenty of them. Crash Course in Romance: Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Kyung-ho in Netflix romcom Some, like Chi-yeol’s loyal assistant Ji Dong-hee (Shin Jae-ha), who was finally revealed as the story’s hoodie-wearing and catapult-wielding serial killer, are of the variety that populate our nightmares (or our late-night entertainment) but which few of us will encounter in our lives. [Read More]

The morel mushroom: why gourmets pay US$500 a kilo for them, the foragers who harvest them, and the

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1207 words  |  Kary Bruening

Adding to their mystique is the fact that morels are impossible to cultivate commercially; they can only be foraged. Moreover, the mushrooms are not always found in the same place from season to season, confusing harvesters. In India, where they grow on the slopes of the Himalayas, morels are known as gucchis (the Chinese call them yang du jun, meaning lamb’s stomach mushrooms). “Gucchis grow in clusters on logs of decaying wood, leaves or humus soil where the moisture level is ideal for such fungi to flourish. [Read More]