Flying Carpets
It’s no surprise that Iranians have been weaving rugs for more than 2,500 years ago. Now although they don’t actually fly (bummer!), they are incredible masterpieces of fabric artistry. If you happen to buy a rug and notice that it is 99% perfect but has a small defect, fear not. Those who weave rugs make a single mistake on purpose because they believe that only God can be perfect.
Heavy Weights
Do you know what happens when your country is one of the biggest consumers of kebabs? You’re smacked with obesity. Iran claims the 41st place in the world for obesity with 14% of their population crossing the weight line. But let’s face it, they have a long way to catch up to America which is the 6th most obese country in the world.