Black Iran: The Forgotten Legacy of Enslaved Africans in Persia Is Being Resurrected

Although Iran receives attention these days for a number of things, including the nuclear deal it reached with the U.S. and other nations, there are other aspects to the nation and its history that have remained elusive. Take, for instance, the history of Africans in Iran.  Slavery had existed in the country for hundreds of years, and yet Iranians have not come to terms with their past, if they understand it at all.

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The Men’s Grooming Industry Is Booming, Estimated to Bring in Over $21 Billion in 2016

2016 may be the year where men finally realize that skincare and hair products are a worthwhile investment. As reported by The Independent, many popular men’s retailers have reported immense growth in sales in this area, with MR PORTER claiming a 300 percent growth in sales of these products in 2015 alone. Now, the men’s grooming industry is expanding all across the globe, and is estimated to bring in $21 billion in revenue in 2016.

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The Real Reason Chipotle Hasn’t Been Able to Solve Its E. Coli Problem

Chipotle announced it will be closing up shop nationwide for a few hours as part of its attempt to halt its ongoing E. Coli outbreak. But why hasn’t the company been able to stop the outbreak, or even find the source yet? The answer isn’t in the restaurant chain—it’s in the bacteria.

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