How Afghanistan Transformed Me: Personal Reflections – The Atlantic

In January 2009, I embarked on a journey to Dubai, only to discover what would later become known to me as the Terminal of Lost Souls. While Dubai International Airport was known for its grandeur, luxury shops, and modern facilities in Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 2 was a completely different world. This terminal catered …

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How Much Perspiration Can Humans Produce?

During this summer, a common experience shared by many Americans, including myself, is the loss of a sense of dryness. The extreme heat and oppressive humidity have reached a point where even the simplest movements provoke excessive sweating. Standing, sitting, and even cutting into a dense head of cabbage result in sweat pouring off the …

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The Things I Sacrificed When I Gave Up Tears

Crying is a natural biological process, yet it’s not uncommon for people to go long periods without shedding a tear. Author Benjamin Perry’s “Cry, Baby” examines the benefits of crying and why it’s worth reclaiming this emotional act. Perry reflects on his own experiences and how he went from someone who hadn’t cried in years …

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