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The Engineers Made a Very Big Mistake in the Construction of the Burj Khalifa
When we look at the Burj Khalifa, we see a masterpiece of modern architecture. It is the tallest building in the world and a symbol of progress and pride for Dubai. However, behind the shining glass, strong steel, and stunning height, there lies a serious engineering issue — a big mistake that many people don’t know about. This mistake was not a small error, but one that could have caused major problems for the city and the environment.
By aadam khan7 months ago in Confessions
The 7 Spiritual Lessons Hidden in Toxic Relationships
We don’t talk enough about the sacred purpose of pain. When it comes to love, we’re taught to chase the fairy tale—the soulmate, the twin flame, the “forever.” But often, the most transformative relationships aren’t the soft ones. They’re the ones that crack us open.
By Great pleasure7 months ago in Confessions
Quiet Strength, Unrequited Love
I loved her the way the ocean loves the moon—faithfully, from a distance. Her name was Mira, and she moved through the world like dusk: soft, unbothered, and unaware of the stars she made out of ordinary people. I met her on a Tuesday that smelled of rain. She wore yellow that day, the kind that wasn’t loud but hummed quietly under the weight of gray skies.
By Abuzar khan7 months ago in Confessions
I Almost Killed C.R. Hughes
It happened — the very thing I had spent years trying to avoid. Someone from my personal life found my writing. It was subtle at first. A new follower on my poetry Instagram. The name felt familiar — too familiar. It was someone I went to school with years ago, someone I hadn't spoken to in ages. And yet, somehow, they had followed the trail of breadcrumbs that led to my secret writing world.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Confessions
She Was Just My Sister — Until She Went Viral Without Me
We used to be just “the sisters” — two sides of the same coin. Born only thirteen months apart, people often thought we were twins. We wore the same clothes, played the same games, and shared the same dreams. We even had the same laugh — a high-pitched giggle that echoed down our childhood hallway.
By Moto Khan7 months ago in Confessions
Sleep Less, Build More: Inside the Obsessive Mind of Elon Musk
Sleep Less, Build More: Inside the Obsessive Mind of Elon Musk Genre: Inspirational / Confessional I thought I knew what hard work was. I thought staying up until 2 a.m. editing video or hitting "send" on emails during lunch breaks made me some kind of hustler. But then I decided—on a dare and a bit of delusion—to follow Elon Musk’s 80–100 hour workweek schedule.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Confessions
The Day My Father Looked Weak for the First Time
Growing up, I always saw my father as a symbol of strength. He was the kind of man who could fix anything — from a broken bicycle to a leaking faucet — without breaking a sweat. To me, he was invincible. His presence filled the house with a sense of security and calm. No matter how hard life got, my father was always there, steady and unshakable.
By Misbah 7 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Almost Forgot My Mother's Voice
I used to think memory was permanent. I thought the important moments—the big smiles, the tragic goodbyes, the soft laughter in the kitchen—would live forever in my mind like old records waiting to be replayed. But I was wrong. Memory is a fading photograph, and one day, I realized I was losing my mother’s voice.
By noor ul amin7 months ago in Confessions
How I Dismantled the Wolff Conglomerate (and Lived to Tell the Tale)
The Wolff Doctrine Let me make one thing clear before we begin: I wasn’t trying to be a hero. I wasn’t even trying to dismantle anything. When I first peeked behind the velvet curtain of Wolff International, I was just looking for a job. Or rather, for a bathroom. The job came later. Technically, I was a third-party contractor subcontracted by a shell company owned by a holding company majority-owned by Wolff’s cousin's dentist's college roommate. That’s how deep the rot goes.
By Alain SUPPINI7 months ago in Confessions
“The Weight I Couldn't Name: Learning It's Okay to Not Be Okay”
I used to be really good at pretending. Smiling on cue. Saying "I'm fine" with such conviction, even I started to believe it. Laughing a little too loudly, staying a little too busy, and collecting “wins” in life like trophies — hoping they would quiet the growing ache I couldn't name.
By Moments & Memoirs7 months ago in Confessions
Why Gen Z Is Deleting Instagram for Good in 2025
In 2025, a striking trend is emerging across the digital landscape—Gen Z is deleting Instagram for good. Once hailed as the crown jewel of social media, Instagram now faces abandonment from the very generation that once made it thrive. This exodus isn't a fleeting rebellion but a conscious decision backed by deep emotional, psychological, and societal reasons. So why is Gen Z quitting Instagram in droves?
By Lana Rosee7 months ago in Confessions
