Author: Ismail Veli

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The day I humiliated a racist without starting a fight

It was a scorching day in 2006. England was playing in the World Cup. If I remember correctly, it was a Saturday. I was at work at our fish and chip and kebab shop, located just north of London. I knew we would get a massive rush of customers at half time from the pub, […]

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The legendary love story of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl

Epic romance stories can be found in all cultures and are told in all languages. Without a doubt, the basic human desire to love and be loved is one of the most important instincts of our creation. The story of Popocatépetl (Popo) and Iztaccihuatl (Izta) is the Aztec Romeo and Juliet, who were denied their […]