How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

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Women should not appear on the street with exposed parts of the body. According to the laws, in public places a woman is obliged to cover most of her body with a special suit — abaya, so that the other man could not be seduced. In some provinces, women cover absolutely everything, leaving only the feet, hands and eyes to display. And sometimes, at the request of the religious police, a woman can even be forced to close her «too sexy» eyes.

SOCIETY 20 Photos on How Power Changes People

20 Photos on How Power Changes People

The people who are at the helm of government often have a huge responsibility, which alternates with stress tests and critical thinking. Such high-ranking posts are likely to reflect not only on the character and mental order of the heads of state, but also on their appearance. In this collection, we decided to trace how the appearance of the main people of the country changed through the years of their reign ...
INTERESTING Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...
ANIMALS Feline Body Language: How Your Cat Speaks to You

Feline Body Language: How Your Cat Speaks to You

Each owner of a cat knows that the pet’s mental state and disposition towards something can be easily counted by its pose, habits and facial expressions. To be ready for the various moods of your pet, we advise you to study the main options for feline poses.
ANIMALS How Different Animals See the World

How Different Animals See the World

Everyone probably has long known that animals see this world differently from humans. Some may even know what exactly is changing in the visual perception of a snake, cow or turtle. But sometimes knowing in words is sometimes not enough, so we offer you to see everything with your own eyes!