<![CDATA[Stories by Written By Noman Shaikh on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@nomanshaikh298?source=rss-1d4992546357------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*a2qPgG2_Cu_pi3sbDTwEfg.jpeg Stories by Written By Noman Shaikh on Medium https://medium.com/@nomanshaikh298?source=rss-1d4992546357------2 Medium Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:48:21 GMT <![CDATA[Why Can’t You Be Like Him? The Words That Follow Us for Life]]>

No matter what you achieve, there always seems to be someone doing better in somebody else's eyes.

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Why do we turn simple disagreements into battles of izzat, and why do some people feel disrespected whenever they don't get their way?

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Ötzi the Iceman was carrying his belongings when he died in the Alps. Scientists later discovered his last meal, 61 tattoos, and an arrow…

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A closer look at the strange life cycle of an insect that depends entirely on human blood.

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]]> https://medium.com/@nomanshaikh298/the-strange-little-creature-that-builds-its-family-on-your-head-cda808526dfa?source=rss-1d4992546357------2 https://medium.com/p/cda808526dfa Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:27:14 GMT 2026-11-04T10:27:14.882Z <![CDATA[Be Careful What You Say This Man Might Sue You Tomorrow!]]>

From family members and politicians to the Eiffel Tower and even a journalist, Jonathan Lee Riches has an extraordinary history of…

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I noticed a small detail about ATM machines, and it made me think about how easily money can distract us from everything else.

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Made with chana dal, besan, onions, and green chillies, this traditional weekend favourite deserves more attention.

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]]> https://medium.com/@nomanshaikh298/bachiya-roti-the-weekend-breakfast-that-many-people-have-never-heard-of-c2ba649b2500?source=rss-1d4992546357------2 https://medium.com/p/c2ba649b2500 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:54:50 GMT 2026-10-31T07:54:50.097Z <![CDATA[They Sing Insulting Songs at Weddings in Bihar. Is This Tradition Really True?]]>

I stumbled across a surprising claim while scrolling. Then I discovered a real wedding tradition called Gaari Geet and wanted to hear from…

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You get enough hours of sleep, yet waking up feels like a struggle. Here’s why a full night in bed doesn’t always leave you feeling rested.

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A simple car ride with a friend made me question a strange habit: why do we need quiet when our eyes, not our ears, are doing the work?

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