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Ba'athism Once Dominated the Middle East... Now It's Gone
On December 8, 2024, Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus for Russia as rebel forces closed in on the Syrian capital. With that flight, a 54-year dynasty collapsed—and with it, the last Ba’athist government on Earth. When ideologies die, they usually leave echoes behind: nostalgia, apologists, half-remembered myths. Soviet communism still has its devotees. Fascism, nearly a century after its defeat, continues to find admirers in parts of the West. Ba’athism, by contrast, leaves almost nothing behind at all. Today, it holds exactly one elected seat anywhere in the world—a single representative in Lebanon’s parliament, who may well be the last Ba’athist ever chosen by voters.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
Art That Whispers: The Hidden Messages Lurking Inside Famous Masterpieces
More Than Just Pretty Pictures Celebrated artworks are so much more than beautiful things to look at. Many legendary painters, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Van Eyck, and Picasso, were not just artists. They were masters of symbolism, puzzle-makers who embedded clues, codes, and even hidden images inside their canvases.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
6 Mind-Blowing Things Floating in Space That You Won’t Believe Are Real
Space is supposed to be empty, silent, and cold… right? Well, not exactly. Beyond the usual stars, planets, and black holes, our universe is hiding some truly bizarre things, so strange that they sound made up, except they’re not.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Sunaina Roshan Opens Up About Her Battle With Social Anxiety: ‘My Legs Shiver, They Go Numb’. AI-Generated.
Celebrities often appear strong, confident, and untouched by the pressures of daily life. But behind the glamour, many struggle with issues that remain hidden from the public eye. Recently, Sunaina Roshan, sister of Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, opened her heart about her long-standing struggle with social anxiety—a disorder that affects millions but is rarely discussed openly. Her honesty has sparked a powerful conversation about mental health in the Indian entertainment world.
By Fiaz Ahmed about a month ago in FYI
I Learned Who I Really Am After Saying ‘No’ for 30 Days
M Mehran FYI: I used to be a “yes” person. Not because I liked helping everyone, but because I was terrified of disappointing people—or worse, being alone. Every invitation, every favor, every last-minute plan—I said yes. Always yes.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a month ago in FYI
Did My Houseplant Just Read My Mind? The Strange Story That Might Make You Talk Nicely to Your Fern
If you’ve ever owned a plant, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. One day, you’re misting its leaves like a proud parent, the next you’re Googling, “why does my plant hate me?” Maybe you’ve even whispered a little encouragement, or an apology, over a drooping stem.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Time Travel: Could We Really Jump Through the Past and Future?
Time travel has captured our imagination for centuries. From sci-fi movies to ancient myths, the idea of moving through time, whether to the past or the future, has always fascinated humanity. While many might dismiss it as pure fantasy, some of the world’s most brilliant minds have seriously explored whether it could ever become reality.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
5 Underwater Mysteries That Still Have Scientists Scratching Their Heads
If we’re being honest, space gets all the hype. NASA sends a probe past Pluto and the world goes wild, and yeah, that’s seriously cool. But the truth is, Earth still has its own unexplored “final frontier.” More than 95% of our oceans, rivers, and lakes remain untouched, unmapped, and largely misunderstood.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Is Water Actually Alive? The Mind-Bending Experiments That Make You Think Twice
Water is everywhere. We drink it, swim in it, stare at it when we need to clear our minds, and most of us don’t give it a second thought beyond that. But what if water isn’t just a simple liquid? What if it’s something far more responsive… maybe even alive in its own mysterious way?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Most Mind-Bending Historical Discoveries Ever Found (And Why They Still Baffle Us)
When archaeologists head out to dig, they’re usually expecting broken pottery, bones, or maybe an old coin if they’re lucky. But every now and then, they stumble across something so strange it feels like it jumped straight out of a sci-fi movie.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
