Monthly Archives: June 2008

Groaning with bisotun, Kermanshah, Iran

A poem is being recited in laki (kurdish dialect) about the past glory of Iran to the Bisotun mountain in Kermanshah. Acompained by Shahram Nazeri’s Voice.

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New Chemical Element has been discovered!

The recent hurricanes, tornadoes, and gasoline issues are proof of the existence of a new chemical element. A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named Governmentium. … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad jumps off the stage

In a ceremony commemorating the Women’s day in Iran, Ahmadinejad shocked the audience by jumping off the stage to present an award to Shahid Motahari’s wife. According to reports, he jumped off the stage after he noticed that the wife … Continue reading

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Childhood ‘toy’ revealed as ancient Persian relic

An ancient gold cup mysteriously acquired by an English scrap metal dealer is expected to fetch close to a million dollars at auction after languishing for years in a shoe box under its current owner’s bed. Owner John Webber says … Continue reading

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JStreet’s ad in today’s New York Times

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Iran War Resolution May Be Passed Next Week

Antiwar.com Action Alert – Antiwar.com Iran War Resolution May Be Passed Next Week Introduced less than a month ago, Resolution 362, also known as the Iran War Resolution, could be passed by the House as early as next week. The … Continue reading

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Dear Mr. Obama

Dear Mr. Obama, I am sorry to say that I am disappointed with your recent moves towards the political right. As soon as you won the Democratic primary, you went to AIPAC to pledge your allegiance to the Israeli right … Continue reading

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Iranian passport from 1932 AD / 1311 AP

Here is a classic picture of an Iranian Passport belonging to the late Abolqasem Shoraka (1903-1998) from 1932 AD or 1311 AP (AP = Anno Persico or Persian year). The first thing you will notice is that French was the … Continue reading

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The most stupid bridge in Iran (Persian)

As you see this bridge is designed very carefully and based on the latest achievements in the field of engineering! lol تصاويري از پل دقيق و بسيار مهندسي ساز روگذر جاده رشت – قزوين

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Qatar formally apologized for using Arabian Gulf rather than Persian Gulf

Kayhan newspaper reports that Qatar formally apologized for using Arabian Gulf rather than Persian Gulf. به دليل استفاده از عنوان جعلي خليج عربي قطر رسما از ايران عذرخواهي كرد وزير كار قطر با حضور در محل اقامت وزير كار ايران … Continue reading

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