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15 Photos of Afghanistan Like You've Never Seen It Before

As part of the journey, Thijs came to Afghanistan, where he found a spectacular welcome, authentic meetings and real connections with locals, who have changed his perspective and made him see things differently. He hopes his photos will do the same for you. The Blue Mosque in Mazar e Sharif.

Different Stories Told Through Different Sets of Eyes...

fields, Kuwait, 1991 12) Portrait from Tagong, Tibet, 1999 (exhibition view at Villa Reale di Monza) 13) Portrait of a refugee taken in Balochistan, Pakistan, 1981 (exhibition view at Villa Reale di Monza) 14) Coca Cola image spotted in Bodh Gaya, India 15) Coal miner working overtime in Pul i Khumri, Afghanistan

Humor

Joke: The Two Letters

A United States Marine was deployed to Afghanistan. While he was there he received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend. In the letter, she explained that she had slept with two guys while he had been gone and she wanted to break up with him.

Nature

This Photographer Captures Crystals with Indelible Beauty!

. #5 Pink spodumene (var. kunzite) with quartz on pale blue albite (var. cleavelandite) from Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan. #6 Pyromorphite from the Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China. Courtesy of Mond Chang #7 Blue cap tourmaline from Dara-i-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan.

Travel

This Unbelievable Map Lets You Travel Like Marco Polo

Passing through Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, India and many other nations, you too will see wonders, fascinating people and fabulous architecture, hear poetry, and even learn about how Polo’s stories came down to us. Enjoy this adventure of a lifetime!

Travel

National Costumes Worn in 31 Countries Across the World

No Matter Where You Go, These Are The Outfits to Wear!

Afghanistan (By ISAF Headquarters Public Affairs Office from Kabul, Afghanistan, Wikimedia Commons ) 2. Albania (By Visar Kola, Wikimedia Commons ) 3. Armenia (By en:Nick DeWolf, Wikimedia Commons ) 4. Azerbaijan (By Buyerlerdeqalardim, Wikimedia Commons ) 5.

Travel

8 New Countries You Might See in the Next Decade

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Here Are 8 New Countries That Might Exist by 2030

A hypothetical scenario in which Afghanistan and Pakistan are split into Balochistan and Pashtunistan is also discussed, thus uniting the ethnic groups that currently straddle the borders of both countries.

The Best of South Asian Architecture - 15 Magnificent Gems

South Asia is a vast region spanning eight modern countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. Geographically, as well as culturally, the region presents itself as a rich and colorful tapestry that will leave no one disappointed and indifferent.

These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You

A painted woman (really) Blood vessels in the head A protruding mammoth tusk in Siberia What it takes to install an MRI scanner in a hospital A vain man who doesn't have a mirror Kabul, Afghanistan in 1971 Three generations with one face Minnesota's fluctuating weather They've been married for 13 years

Nostalgic Glimpses from the '70s in 14 Amazing Pics

These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of the 1970s

Women in Afghanistan during the 70s. Before Taliban. Related: Nostalgia - '70s Teenagers Recalling the Good Times 6. Harrison Ford in a kitchen in the late 70s 7. Gary Anderson, the man who, at the age of 23, designed the recycling logo for a contest, 1970 [related_articles] 8.

Humor

How The Media Gets its Headlines - Funny!

' The biker replies, ' I'm a soldier just returned from Afghanistan and I'm not really interested in politics, maybe more right wing. ' The journalist writes it up and leaves.

Spirituality

This Great Ancient Poet’s Words Will Bring You Inner Peace

This Great Poet’s Words Will Bring You Inner Peace

Born 821 years ago in 1207, in Afghanistan, on the eastern edge of the Persian Empire, Rumi liked to observe life keenly from a very young age. The transformational moment in Rumi’s life, however, happened in 1244 when he met a wandering mystic known as Shams of Tabriz.

QUIZ: Can You Say Hello in 10 Languages?

Egypt Afghanistan Iran Sardinia In which Asian country would they say "Ni Hau!"? China Thailand Vietnam Indonesia That's a Fail... You may not be a person of languages or the big world. That's fine, the world is big enough in English and that's for sure!

Science and Technology

The Future of Warfare: The Danger of Futuristic Weapons

It has seen a fair amount of use in Afghanistan, where it’s ability to calculate the range to its target and deploy mid-air was tested in real combat situations. It is now being modified with a larger magazine and more ammo types.

The Incredible Construction of Hoover Dam Bridge

How the Mighty Hoover Dam Bridge Was Constructed...

He was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. Bridge technical information: • Designed by T. Y.

COLD WAR TRIVIA: How Much History Do You Know?

Afghanistan Iran Iraq Syria Depositphotos During World War I, the USA and Soviet Union were actually allies. TRUE FALSE China and the Soviets obtained atomic secrets by what means?

16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photos

16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs

Women walking down a street in Kabul, Afghanistan (1972) Image Source: Reddit 12. Man searching for books at the Public library of Cincinnati (the building was sadly demolished in 1955) Image Source: Reddit Related Article: Photographs That Depict Epic Moments Throughout History 13.

The World Through a Red Lense - Fabulous!

The boy pictured lives in Khulm, Afghanistan, a town noted for trade of sheep and wool. The World Through a Red Lense - Fabulous!

A Quiz to Put Your General Knowledge to the Test

If You Pride Yourself On General Knowledge Take This Quiz!

Bethlehem Hebron Jerusalem Nazareth George Orwell wrote: 1984 The Grapes of Wrath Moby-Dick The Great Gatsby What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

20 Beautiful Historical Structures That Are Now Sadly Gone

Stunning Architectural Masterpieces That No Longer Exist

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th-century statues of the Buddha in Afghanistan. The statues were destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban. 4.

QUIZ: What Do You Remember About the Cold War?

Afghanistan Iran Iraq Syria Depositphotos During World War I, the USA and Soviet Union were actually allies. TRUE FALSE China and the Soviets obtained atomic secrets by what means?

The Faces of War and Peace - Fascinating!

Photographer Lalage Snow investigated the face of war by photographing and interviewing members of 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland before they were sent to Afghanistan, during their service, and after it.

Historical Artifacts Don't Get WEIRDER Than This

Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds

Gold spider earrings, 300 BC to 100 BC, from the Bactrian region in modern-day Afghanistan. Image source: r idiculously_interesting 5. A 15th-century painting depicting St. Bartholomew wearing his own flayed skin as a robe after being skinned alive Image source: r idiculously_interesting 6.