saqib rehman
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Book Review: The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
History is filled with towering personalities who have left an indelible mark on the world. Yet, rarely does a book attempt to measure and compare the impact of such figures across cultures, centuries, and civilizations. Michael H. Hart’s The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History, first published in 1978 and later revised in 1992, does exactly that. This ambitious work ranks one hundred individuals based on the scope and longevity of their influence on human history.
By saqib rehman6 months ago in Education
The Toy Everyone Wants: How Labubu Became 2025’s Global Obsession
In a world where childhood nostalgia blends with high fashion and viral social media trends, a wide-eyed bunny-eared creature has captured the imagination of millions. Its name? Labubu—and it's not your typical toy.
By saqib rehman6 months ago in Art
Lost and Found in the Market
I don’t normally go to the market alone. My wife, Maya, usually drags me out of bed with the promise of hot tamales and fresh mangoes. But that Saturday, she was down with a head cold and asked me—me—to go solo. I, a man who once confused cilantro for parsley and bought a pineapple without realizing you have to cut it, was now the designated hunter-gatherer.
By saqib rehman6 months ago in Confessions
“She Was Called Unsinkable – But She Took 1,500 Dreams to the Bottom”
🚢 The Dream That Was Titanic The idea behind Titanic was not just transportation—it was glory. Built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Ireland, Titanic was the pride of the British shipping line White Star Line. Her mission: to outclass rivals, dazzle high society, and carry immigrants toward the American dream.
By saqib rehman6 months ago in History
