Saudi Women permitted to Run for Political Office! Wait, but… oh.
Elections and voting are relatively new concepts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the only country actually named after the family who owns rules it). Municipal...
I’ve been doing a Homer Simpson for 12 Months without Realising
There's scene from an episode of The Simpsons (parodying the Freemasons) in which Homer joins a secretive organisation which entitles him to certain privileges....
Remember that time when we all Celebrated Pride?
Just a few weeks ago, hundreds of millions of people were super-excited about the new and improved rights of gay couples, as decided by a...
Why do the Chinese hire Strippers to Perform at Funerals? …Because...
Someone once said that a poor man is crazy, whereas a rich man is merely eccentric.
China has money. The new Chinese middle class, hundreds...
Kim Kardashian and the Saudi Prince
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia proudly embraces and cherishes wholesome family values. It promotes equality for all, with the understanding that equality is relative...
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Christmas in Oman
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