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Soon we will know whether Iran’s newest uprising becomes another chapter in a long pattern, or the moment the pattern breaks. For one thing is already clear: this time, fewer people are asking for ...

Discover 11 powerful inventions from India that changed the world, from zero and yoga to textiles and technology still used ...

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Sandwich History: One of the earliest known examples can be traced back to China around 200 BC. Few foods are as universally loved and effortlessly convenient as the sandwich. From breakfast toasties ...