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Abu Muhammad al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf ibn al-Hakam ibn Abi Aqil al-Thaqafi (Arabic: أبو محمد الحجاج بن يوسف بن الحكم بن أبي عقيل الثقفي, romanized: Abū Muḥammad al-Ḥajjāj ibn Yūsuf ibn al-Ḥakam ibn Abī ʿAqīl al-Thaqafī; Ta’if 661 – Wasit, 714 (40-95 AH)), known simply as al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (Arabic: الحجاج بن يوسف, romanized: al-Ḥajjāj ibn Yūsuf), was probably the most notable governor who served the Umayyad Caliphate. He began his service under… Read More »

Going on a first date, whether in-person or via Zoom, can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re trying to seem eager without coming on too strong; smart but not condescending; funny but not obnoxious. And there’s a lot you have to focus on at once, such as trying to figure out what to say while wondering if you’ve fully wiped… Read More »

Lidl GB has attracted more than 770,000 new customers over the past year, and claims shoppers have moved £58m away from the traditional supermarkets to its stores in the last month alone as the cost of living crisis bites. In its latest filings to Companies House, the discounter said pre-tax profit for the 12 months to 28 February… Read More »

Ashurbanipal wasn’t just an Assyrian king, he was a propaganda king. The layout, decorations and even the landscaping of his palaces were all made to point to one major fact – he was more powerful than you. After taking a moment to marvel at the Hall of Mirrors, visitors are invited to enter yet another high-ranking Palace room, the King’s… Read More »

History of Britain” and “history of Great Britain” redirect here. For other uses, see History of Britain (disambiguation). This page covers many interlocking topics of unusual overlap and interdependence. For the history of England, see history of England. For the history of Wales, see history of Wales. For the history of Scotland, see history of Scotland. For the history of Ireland, see history… Read More »

London: Selwa Hussain carries a 6-kilogram rucksack on her back all the time – it contains her heart. Selwa, from the UK, underwent a life-saving operation in 2017 after which she has been carrying her artificial heart in the backpack. The backpack contains batteries, an electric motor and a pump that pushes air through tubes to power plastic… Read More »

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of hospitality, it’s no secret that things can get overwhelming. Whether you’re bogged down by an operations checklist, anxious about meeting revenue goals, or anything in between, hospitality industry professionals, like everyone else, may need a pick-me-up from time to time. Being so, we compiled a list of 42 of the most powerful, inspirational, and even humorous hospitality quotes we could find.… Read More »

We’ve already shared some fun trivia facts about your own mouth. But, did you know that humans aren’t the only species with really interesting teeth? Every animal has its own dental problems and quirks, and some of them can be downright weird. Here are 10 fun facts about animal teeth: 1. Snails have the most teeth of any animal Snails teeth are… Read More »

Few outside of India had heard of Gautam Adani just a few years ago. Now the Indian businessman, a college dropout who first tried his luck as a diamond trader before turning to coal, has become the world’s third-richest person. It’s the first time an Asian person has broken into the top three of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index… Read More »

This paper uses a framework developed for gender and tropical diseases for the analysis of non-communicable diseases and conditions in developing and industrialized countries. The framework illustrates that gender interacts with the social, economic and biological determinants and consequences of tropical diseases to create different health outcomes for males and females. Whereas the framework was previously limited to… Read More »