When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it broke apart into 15 separate countries. The five in Central Asia– Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan– are largely unknown to the outside world. Here are some fun facts to share with your friends at the next Sunday BBQ. Continue reading
Daily Archives: June 21, 2013
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I had long passed the point of caring whether I lived or perished. My progress through the world was a resigned, head-down trudge. I reduced carbs, streamed Netflix hits, paid my student lenders with regularity. I held doors for war criminals and voted in municipal elections. Occasionally I commented on the internet. Continue reading
Happy Friday! Continue reading