Do you wake up each morning feeling like there’s sandpaper in your eyes? If so, you could be sleeping with your eyes open. It may seem like just a weird habit, but it can be dangerous for your eyes if left untreated for a long period of time. Sleeping with your eyes open is medically referred to as… Read More »
The curation of this content is at the discretion of the author, and not necessarily reflective of the views of Encyclopaedia Britannica or its editorial staff. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult individual encyclopedia entries about the topics. The human mind has long been capable of dreaming up new and terrible ways to punish alleged transgressors,… Read More »
Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar is no more with us. Dilip Kumar breathed his last at the age of 98 on Wednesday at 7.30 am at Khar Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Everyone is shocked by the news of Tragedy King’s passing. Dilip Kumar was running ill for a long time. At the same time, in the last few… Read More »
International Women’s Day is a time for reflection, appreciation and advocacy for women around the globe. We come together to think about the amazing contributions women make to society, to support and encourage the women we know, and to call those in power to make decisions of equality and empowerment for their female constituents. Here are 8 ways… Read More »
The Dua Zehra case has triggered an acrimonious debate across the country due to its enigmatic nature. Distraught parents are reluctant to give up and are taking every possible step to get their daughter back. This article is an attempt to undertake the content analysis and to question various statements and actions of Dua. In Pakistan, According to… Read More »
When Wu Jing was a guest on Xie Nan’s talk show, Soul Sanlian asked “Are you married?” “Do you have a boyfriend?” “What are you from?” The host Xie Nan couldn’t help being shy. At that time, Wu Jing had a good impression of Xie Nan, and Xie Nan was full of tender eyes. How can you hide… Read More »
The year 2019 saw 1,304 cases of child sexual abuse across Pakistan between Jan-June, with Punjab topping the list at 652 cases. The newspapers are peppered with incidents of child sexual abuse, kidnappings, rapes and murders, only to be forgotten as new ones take their place every single day. The 21st century has afforded these pedophiles a new… Read More »
Planet Earth is a wondrous place that never ceases to amaze with its majestic natural wonders and jaw-dropping man-made marvels. But our planet isn’t without its fair share of mysteries, either. If you’re fascinated by places with mythical origins or unexplained phenomena that will give you goosebumps, you’ll be intrigued by these enigmatic spots around the world. The Air Force facility commonly… Read More »
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An Arab Muslim girl was studying in London. One day she went to a party of her friends. Despite her best efforts, she could not leave in a hurry. When she left the function, it was late at night. Her home was far away, the only way to get home quickly was by underground train, but she was… Read More »