Maryam Mirzakhani (3 May 1977 – 15 July 2017) was an mathematician and a professor of mathematics at Stanford University. Her research topics include Teichmüller theory, hyperbolic geometry, ergodic theory, and symplectic geometry.

Minoo Barati & Joschka Fischer Minu Barati-Fischer hatte es nicht einfach aus dem Schatten von Ehemann Joschka Fischer zu treten.Joseph Martin “Joschka” Fischer (born 12 April 1948) is a German politician of the Alliance ’90/The Greens. He served as Foreign Minister and as Vice Chancellor of Germany in the cabinet of Gerhard Schröder from 1998 to 2005.

Amini was born on 12 September 1905. He was a grandson of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar through his mother, Fakhr ol dowleh. He completed his studies first in Darolfonoon and then in France where he graduated with a degree in law from Grenoble University, followed by his Ph.D in economics from Paris.He became involved in politics through the help of …

Beans This classic gas-producer has high raffinose content, which is tough for the body to digest. It also has a lot of soluble fiber. Avoiding gas from beans can be almost impossible, so you might want to try medications when you reach for those pintos or navy beans.

Gerard Butler, pictured above, is just one of many famous football fans around the globe.While much of this is geared towards English footballing fans, I encourage all of you fans to contribute in the comments section below so that we can all learn more famous football fans.

Travelers always want to bring home something that will remind them of their trip — but many often get stuck buying cheap knick knacks from tourist traps. 

Thomas Edward Lawrence,  (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, military officer, diplomat, and writer. He was renowned for his liaison role during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign and the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them …

World leaders have made clear the US’s isolated stance on climate change, with 19 of the G20 countries affirming their commitment to the “irreversible” Paris climate agreement.

Beauty pageants were banned in the Soviet Union since 1959 – no scantily clad ladies, no cheeky fashion, no celebration of beauty and poise. However, the landscape changed in 1985 with the appointment of Mikhail Gorbachev who became the youngest General Secretary of the communist Party.

China’s new high-speed sleeper train linking Beijing and Shanghai hit the tracks on Saturday for commuters who want to get some shut eye on super comfy double-decker beds.The D311 train — which is being dubbed as a “moving hotel” — travels at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour) and can hold up to 880 passengers, …