Nuclear Power
In the early 2000’s, Iran’s government revealed they had been working with Russia on a secret nuclear program for nearly twenty years. This was a turning point in world politics, with few fears alleviated even when authorities reassured that the goal was to produce nuclear energy only. This is still in question and widely disputed today.
If You Ask Me, It’s a Little Too on the Nose
As a result of local women starting to warm to the Western nose shape, Iran is well known as one of the nose job capitals of the world. While it’s mostly a humorous reference, it’s safe to say that plastic surgeons in Tehran will not be going hungry anytime soon.