Music Facts And The Iranian Regime

Very Good Music Facts

Go Jeff Go | 9th January 2026

If you’re at a party and need something to talk about, this compendium of music trivia should come in handy. Bruno Mars was nicknamed after pro-wrestler Bruno Sammartino because he was a chubby baby. Coldplay sent a formal request via lawyers to Kraftwerk to use the “Computer Love” melody. Weeks later, they received a reply from Kraftwerk’s Ralf Hütter, containing only a handwritten “yes” (1,400 words)

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Why The Iranian Regime Seems Invincible

Anonymous Iranian | Persuasion | 8th January 2026

The Islamic Republic is a maze of power with two parallel governments. Over the years, it has created a class of people who benefit from the regime and another class who enforce it. “Leaderless protests are brave, but fragile.” Potential leaders are arrested or killed immediately. Much of the world has a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Iranians distrust foreign intervention, with good reason (1,400 words)