Our sleep is divided into 90-minute cycles of heavy and light sleep, from deep non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The deepest and most restful part of our sleep is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. This means that to be fully rested you should start sleeping early in the cycle. Also, one study says ... Read More »

We all know that makeup can be a powerful tool to transform people but these amazing photos show how unrecognizable women after makeup could be. Read More »

Nadia Alexandra Bjorlin (born August 2, 1980) is an actress, singer, and model. Bjorlin was born on August 2, 1980 in Newport, Rhode Island. She is the second eldest child of Swedish composer and conductor Ulf Björlin and Fary Björlin née Dadashi, a Swedish Iranian interior designer. Read More »

Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of Mardi Gras in December 2020 from the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland, where she was built. Mardi Gras boasts a gross tonnage of 180,000. Read More »

The very first sight of this place will make a magical impression. It has all the charms that you would expect from a medieval town. However, there will be an unexpected twist waiting for you Perched on delicately on top of a steep, sheer bluff above a river gorge, this historical gem will give you a feeling that it is ... Read More »

Fish balls (Bajan fish cakes) are a hit in Barbados and other Caribbean countries. Made from salted fish, flour, baking powder, and herbs, this popular snack can be purchased in open-air movie theatres. Read More »

Faegheh Atashin (born 5 May 1950), better known by her stage name Googoosh, is a singer and actress from Azeri background, and one of most popular and enduring entertainers, whose career spans over 60 years. Googoosh has enjoyed significant popularity since the beginning of her career, ultimately becoming a cultural icon inside and abroad. Read More »

Abol Hasan Sabā (April 15, 1902 – December 19, 1957) was a renowned composer, violinist, and setar player. Read More »

The competition for the Miss Universe title has seen many changes, although there have been several constants throughout its history. All the contestants compete in a preliminary round of judging (nowadays called the “Preliminary Competition”) where the field is narrowed to a select number of semifinalists. This number has fluctuated over the years. Read More »

ara Shahidi is a 20-year-old Iranian-African-American actor, model and activist who is currently a student of Harvard University. Together with celebrities such as John Legend, Jane Fonda, Natalie Portman, Lizzo, and Taraji P. Henson, she is petitioning for police budgets be cut and that government funding be redirected to community programs. Read More »