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These 12 Fluffy Persian Cats Make the Happiest Family...

These 12 Chinchilla Persians first came into her life when she saw one of them, Yuki, abandoned in the street. After she adopted 2 more, the mating began. And before she knew it the house had been taken over. How do you think your partner would react if you copied this Cat Lady?

A Poet's Deep Writing Still Resonates Centuries Later...

> The Persian poet, Hafiz, lived in the 14 th Century and had the most beautiful way with words. In Iran, his writing is regarded as esteemed Persian literature. His words about love, faith and hypocrisy are quoted in daily life and have even been set to music.

Dubai, the City of a Thousand and One Views!

It is located southeast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula, and is one of seven emirates that make up the country.

This Sesame Cucumber Salad Will Become Your Summer Staple

If you are confused about which type of cucumbers to use, it is strongly recommended to opt for Persian cucumbers. They are seedless, available in almost any supermarket, and their compactness helps them hold more flavor than bigger, more water-logged ones.

"Presence in Hormuz": an Architectural Pearl

Hormuz Island is a tiny Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. It's only 16.2 square miles (42 square kilometers). The island itself has a beautifully diversified terrain, with many different colors and textures of sand.

This Great Poet’s Words Will Bring You Inner Peace

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was an enigmatic Persian poet from the 13th-century, who touched the lives of countless people over the centuries through his powerful and beautiful words. Even today, you can find great comfort in his words of wisdom.

Are These 16 Animals or 16 Balls of Fur?

Teacup Pomeranian Angora rabbit White Silkie (Bantam) hen Chow Chow puppy Bichons Samoyed Fluffy cow Pallas Cat Mangalitsa pig Himalayan-Persian cross-breed cat Pomeranian puppy Baby King penguin Angora rabbit Baby albatross Arctic fox Are These 16 Animals or 16 Balls of Fur?

This Island in Iran Looks Like Mars

It is a tiny island in the Persian Gulf that has weather so dry, it looks like Mars. The temperatures in the summer can be unbearable and the heat is merciless. The best time to visit is in the winter, to escape the horrid snow to a warm beachy paradise.

Useful Guides: 14 Handy Charts You Must Save

From a Persian carpet guide to ways to learn how to tie different types of knots, you might want to save some of these charts. See Also: 14 Handy Charts and Tables to Enrich Your Knowledge See Also: These 15 Charts Are Both Useful and Interesting!

The Weird and Wonderful History of Perfume!

[related_articles] Ancient Persia Ancient Persian royalty was heavily invested in perfume – so much so that in Persian art it was common for kings to be pictured with perfume bottles.

From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words

The beginnings of this word date back to Middle Persian, where the word 'šāh' meant ‘king’. From Persian, it had jumped to Arabic, and eventually, to European languages, where it was first used in the game of chess to denote a situation in which the king is threatened.

Step into a Magnificent House of Worship...

It is a Persian phrase meaning ‘King of the Light.’ source source The mosque is primarily famous as a funerary monument to two Shia refugee brothers, known as Ahmad and Muhammad, who came and died here around the year 900. source source The story goes that a historical Ayatollah noticed light coming

19 Timeless Treasures of Our World You Need to See

Then there are the ancient Persian vertical-axis windmills, which are marvels of engineering, harnessing the power of the wind to grind grain and pump water. And just when you thought you'd seen it all, a mysterious underground city reminds us that there is always more to uncover about our past.