Furqan Elahi
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Writer of quiet thoughts in a loud world.
I believe stories can heal, words can build bridges, and silence is sometimes the loudest truth. On Vocal, I write to make sense of the unseen and give voice to the unsaid.
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What is a Birthday?
What is a Birthday? Once, on an international platform, a very unique and thought-provoking question was raised. This was in a BBC World program, where the host turned towards some of the most learned personalities from around the globe and asked:
By Furqan Elahi5 months ago in Families
Point Nemo: The Loneliest Spot on Earth
Point Nemo: The Loneliest Spot on Earth Point Nemo, tucked deep in the South Pacific Ocean, holds a title that very few places can rival—it is the most isolated point on our planet. Officially referred to as the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, this location is the farthest spot from any coastline, lying about 2,687 kilometers (1,670 miles) from the nearest landmasses. These include the coasts of Antarctica to the south, Easter Island to the northeast, and the Pitcairn Islands to the north. Reaching Point Nemo isn’t just a challenge—it’s practically an expedition into one of Earth’s most profound voids.
By Furqan Elahi5 months ago in Earth
“From Light to Life: Scientists Achieve Einstein’s Dream After 90 Years”
In a discovery that feels as poetic as it is scientific, researchers have accomplished something that once belonged only to the realm of theoretical physics and imagination: they have turned pure light into matter.
By Furqan Elahi5 months ago in Futurism
Genghis Khan: A Great and Terrifying Figure in History 😱⚔
Genghis Khan: A Great and Terrifying Figure in History 😱⚔ Genghis Khan, born as Temujin, was one of the most influential and fearsome figures of the 13th century 🐎. He rose from humble beginnings to become the founder of the Mongol Empire — the largest contiguous land empire in world history 🌍. Known for his unmatched military prowess, ruthless tactics 😈, and sharp strategic thinking 🧠, Genghis Khan’s name became a symbol of conquest, fear, and unstoppable ambition. While his achievements were extraordinary, the legacy of destruction, loss, and cruelty that accompanied his rise cannot be ignored 🏰🔥🩸.
By Furqan Elahi5 months ago in History
The Stranger’s Notebook
The Stranger’s Notebook On a quiet afternoon, Maya wandered through the park, hoping the familiar rustle of leaves and distant laughter would calm the restless thoughts in her mind. Her world had felt heavy lately—filled with memories she couldn’t shake and questions with no answers. As she passed the old oak tree, something caught her eye: a small, worn notebook resting on a bench, its leather cover cracked and soft with age.
By Furqan Elahi5 months ago in Confessions
Surgery Without Anesthetic?!
Surgery Without Anesthetic?! The Man Who Silenced Screams with Compassion and Curiosity Imagine lying on an operating table. The scalpel glints under flickering gaslight. You’re fully awake. There is no anesthesia. Just the sound of your own screams — and the surgeon's steady hand, undeterred.
By Furqan Elahi6 months ago in Longevity
"The House That Time Forgot"
Across the corners of the world, thousands of ancient buildings exist, but among them, there is one structure whose mere mention makes the hairs on one's neck stand up. This building is located in a mountainous region of Romania and is known as the most haunted building in the world. Its name is "Casa de los Espíritus", which means "The House of Spirits."
By Furqan Elahi6 months ago in Horror
Njabiya Bate: The Man with Horns on His Head
Njabiya Bate: The Man with Horns on His Head Written by: Kashif Ali On a sweltering afternoon in the summer of 1934, an English anthropologist and field researcher named Ghost Freeman made his way through the thick forests of Central Africa. His destination was Fiang, a secluded village nestled deep in the Mayo-Kebbi region of Chad. Freeman had traveled thousands of miles, not to study landscapes or wildlife, but to investigate a story so strange, it seemed to belong more to legend than science.
By Furqan Elahi6 months ago in Fiction
