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I am Manan

I am a storyteller who lives at the intersection of Science and arts, Engineering and Design, thoughts and Words.
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Welcome to my home on the internet.
I was born and raised in Pakistan but I moved to Estonia in 2014. That was such a radical shift in my life that it totally changed my perspective on everything. If you want to know about my story see here.

I post about my Life in Estonia on Youtube, Check it out.

I have been reading and writing since I was a boy, Check out the latest on my Blog.
 
5 Crazy Jobs Considered Normal in the Soviet Union
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5 Crazy Jobs Considered Normal in the Soviet Union

Soviet Union had some weird professions. From Queue Standers to Egg Sniffers to Professional Letter openers. Although I had to omit some (like Civic Inspectors and Radio Noise makers). For a list of sources see the end of the description. ๐Ÿ“ Support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/MananAnwar ๐Ÿ’ก TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’ก #sovietunion #jobs #ussr โ˜… TABLE OF CONTENTS โ˜… 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Queue professional 06:36 Professional clappers 09:30 Egg sniffers 11:32 Professional letter openers 15:55 Tolkach ๐Ÿ“š Checkout my Essential Book Reads (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/3CEO9HFP7YKA0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_QVNHXMCN440EKR673CA2_1 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCheckout my current YouTube gear (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/276VELPNZWB0G?ref_=aipsflist Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GR_PM_0LdfDnHZTRGwm2Phvt0nagojLnED8i7hwWP9c/edit?usp=sharing ********************************************************************** Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for entertainment, commentary, and educational purposes only. Despite thorough research, there may be inaccuracies. Keep in mind that this video is dedicated to creative expression, not to presenting rigorously-researched academic findings. Additionally, creative liberties may be taken to dramatize certain incidents for storytelling purposes. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be taken as professional advice. Any copyrighted material used in this video is incorporated under the fair use doctrine for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are the owner of any featured content and have concerns, please contact me directly.
When Soviet Union Banned Weddings
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When Soviet Union Banned Weddings

The Soviet Union had some pretty weird and strange laws that could get you in trouble. Some were enforced heavily and some they couldn't enforce even when they tried. But it is strange looking back at these and realising that we do see them in the modern world too, in some form or the other. Note that these laws changed throughout the history of the Soviet Union, I have made a note to mention the time periods when explaining. Hope you enjoy. For a full list of sources see the end of the description. ๐Ÿ“ Support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/MananAnwar ๐Ÿ’ก TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’ก #sovietunion โ˜… TABLE OF CONTENTS โ˜… 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Jokes about Stalin or Communist party 04:01 Being Unemployed 07:13 Being late to work 09:15 Learning Karate 12:27 Christian Marriage ๐Ÿ“š Checkout my Essential Book Reads (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/3CEO9HFP7YKA0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_QVNHXMCN440EKR673CA2_1 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCheckout my current YouTube gear (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/276VELPNZWB0G?ref_=aipsflist Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hyzozagA-xjD9KQAlejUD32hpqmptnTPLzaTK-9N_kU/edit?usp=sharing ********************************************************************** Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for entertainment, commentary, and educational purposes only. Despite thorough research, there may be inaccuracies. Keep in mind that this video is dedicated to creative expression, not to presenting rigorously-researched academic findings. Additionally, creative liberties may be taken to dramatize certain incidents for storytelling purposes. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be taken as professional advice. Any copyrighted material used in this video is incorporated under the fair use doctrine for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are the owner of any featured content and have concerns, please contact me directly.
Why Canada Had to Legally Protect Saying Sorry
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Why Canada Had to Legally Protect Saying Sorry

Today we go to Canada, the land of Moose and Maple Syrup. The weirdest and the craziest things you might not know you could have done in Canada. For a full list of sources see the end of the description. ๐Ÿ“ Support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/MananAnwar ๐Ÿ“š Checkout my Essential Book Reads (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/3CEO9HFP7YKA0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_QVNHXMCN440EKR673CA2_1 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCheckout my current YouTube gear (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/276VELPNZWB0G?ref_=aipsflist ๐Ÿ’ก TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’ก #canada โ˜… TABLE OF CONTENTS โ˜… 00:00 Introduction 1:13 Canada's Apology Act 2:32 The Sourtoe Cocktail 3:38 The Polar Bear Jail 6:19 The Maple Syrup Heist 8:11 The Largest Underground City in the world ๐Ÿ“Œ *Sources:* ๐Ÿƒ *Joke (Canadian humor)* โ€“ [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/3z3g1c/comment/cyjd84i/) ๐Ÿ™ƒ *Apology Act:* ๐Ÿ”— [Ontario Laws](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/09a03) ๐Ÿ”— [BC Laws](https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_06019_01) ๐Ÿธ *Sourtoe Cocktail:* ๐Ÿ”— [Dawson City Tourism](https://dawsoncity.ca/sourtoe-cocktail-club/) ๐Ÿ”— [Atlas Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sourtoe-cocktail) ๐Ÿ“ธ [Macleanโ€™s Image](https://macleans.ca/tag/sourtoe-club/) ๐Ÿป *Polar Bear Jail:* ๐Ÿ”— [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchill,_Manitoba) ๐Ÿ”— [Atlas Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/churchill-polar-bear-jail) ๐Ÿ”— [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-polar-bear-jail-churchill-canada-holding-facility-2023-5) ๐Ÿ *Maple Syrup Heist:* ๐Ÿ”— [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/06/maple-syrup-heist-canada-sentence) ๐Ÿ”— [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Canadian_Maple_Syrup_Heist) ๐ŸŒ† *Montreal Underground City (Rร‰SO):* ๐Ÿ”— [MTL Tourism](https://www.mtl.org/en/experience/guide-underground-city-shopping) ๐Ÿ”— [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City%2C_Montreal)
5 Surprising Things Only Women Consider Normal
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5 Surprising Things Only Women Consider Normal

This video explores common behavioral patterns backed by research, but of course, not every woman or man will fit these generalizations. Human behavior is complex, and individual experiences vary. The goal here is to educate, entertain, and spark conversationโ€”not to make blanket statements about anyone. So take it with a grain of salt, have fun, and letโ€™s dive in! For a full list of sources see the end of the description. ๐Ÿ“ Support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/MananAnwar ๐Ÿ“š Checkout my Essential Book Reads (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/3CEO9HFP7YKA0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_QVNHXMCN440EKR673CA2_1 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCheckout my current YouTube gear (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/276VELPNZWB0G?ref_=aipsflist ๐Ÿ’ก TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’ก #women #datingadvice โ˜… TABLE OF CONTENTS โ˜… 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The Rockstar vs. Accountant Effect 04:20 The Tend-and-Befriend Effect 06:31 Why Women Experience Harassment More Often Than Men Realize 08:35 The Wild Reality of Online Dating for Women 11:11 The Lipstick Effect 13:45 Conclusion Sources: -Point 1: The Rockstar vs. Accountant Effect & Mate Ejection ๐Ÿ“Œ Gangestad & Simpson (2003), University of Texas โ€“ Womenโ€™s attraction shifts between short-term excitement and long-term stability. ๐Ÿ“Œ Buss et al. (2015), Saint Maryโ€™s University โ€“ Women are more likely to leave a partner who no longer provides security (โ€œmate ejectionโ€). -Point 2: The Tend-and-Befriend Effect โ€“ Why Women Share Everything with Their Friends ๐Ÿ“Œ Taylor et al. (2000), UCLA โ€“ Women process stress through social bonding instead of fight-or-flight. ๐Ÿ“Œ University of Texas (2023) โ€“ 90% of women share intimate relationship details with friends, compared to 40% of men. -Point 3: Why Women Experience Harassment More Often Than Men Realize ๐Ÿ“Œ UN Women (2021) โ€“ Over 80% of women worldwide report experiencing public harassment. ๐Ÿ“Œ Cornell University (2016) โ€“ More than half of surveyed women reported being groped or touched without consent in public. ๐Ÿ“Œ UNODC (2018) โ€“ 58% of female homicide victims were killed by intimate partners or family members. Point 4: The Wild Reality of Online Dating for Women ๐Ÿ“Œ Tyson et al. (2016), Queen Mary University of London โ€“ Men receive matches on only 0.6% of their swipes, while women receive matches on 10%. ๐Ÿ“Œ Tinder Data (2020) โ€“ Men swipe right 46% of the time, while women swipe right only 14%. ๐Ÿ“Œ Pew Research Center (2023) โ€“ 54% of women on dating apps feel overwhelmed by messages, compared to 25% of men. Point 5: The Lipstick Effect โ€“ Why Women Spend More on Beauty During Hard Times ๐Ÿ“Œ Hill & Rodeheffer (2012), University of Minnesota โ€“ Women increase beauty spending during economic downturns (The Lipstick Effect). ๐Ÿ“Œ Journal of Consumer Psychology (2021) โ€“ Men invest in status symbols, while women invest in self-presentation during financial stress. ๐Ÿ“Œ Netchaeva & Rees (2016) โ€“ Women enhance their appearance for professional advantages during economic uncertainty.

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