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Ali Larijani Assassinated: The Fall of Iran’s Practical Leader

  On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Ali Larijani , the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. After hours of silence, Tehran’s state-run Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death, labeling him a "martyr." Larijani was widely considered the most experienced and practical operator remaining in the Iranian leadership following the February 28 strikes that killed the previous Supreme Leader. 1. The Strike: Precision in Pardis The assassination took place overnight in the Pardis district, a suburb east of Tehran. The Target: Larijani was located at his daughter’s residence, where he had reportedly moved for security. The Casualties: The strike killed Larijani alongside his son, Morteza Larijani , and his deputy for security affairs, Alireza Bayat . Joint Operation: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a simultaneous strike also killed Gholamreza Soleimani , the commander of the Basij param...

When someone tells you 'No'

“When someone tells me "no," it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them.” ― Karen E. Quinones Miller [ Image source ]

The Dark Kingdom - Secret place, by Edouard Noisette

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Hamilton springs in Austin Texas

Please click on image to expand. Wouldn't you like to go here for a dip. [ Image source ]

Hippo Falls, Great Himalayan National Park, India,

If you're wondering why the name. Please look at the rock at the bottom. [ Image source ]

Blizzard of 2015 -- Dog playing in the snow

Who wouldn't want to jump in there themselves. [ Image source ]

Current snowfall in Boston

With all the excess snow falling in the US, here's a Gif from Boston that shows precisely how heavy the snowfall is and is continuing to fall. Blizzard of 2015. [ Image source ]

Steve Jobs giving IBM the Finger

Please click on image to expand. Taken in 1983. [ Image source ]

Smoke from a volcano

The awesomeness of nature. [ Image source ]

Seven-colored Tanager by Thiago T. Silva

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Torres Del Paine, Chile by Gleb Tarro

The wonderful colors of nature. [ Image source ]

I'll just drive my jeep off a cliff, what could go wrong?

That went well. [ Image source ]

An Axe Throw

Spot on. [ Image source ]

Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon during a summer night Photo by Andreas Wonisch

Please click on image to expand. Pictures from Iceland [ Image source ]

Underwater Creepy and Serene

Sometimes things underwater can really look a lot creepy, especially the undersides of boats. [ Image source ]