(Tho some of it is still prevelant, more especially in certain parts of Turkey more than others) • If there was a yellow flower in front of the window, it meant: ‘there is a patient in the house, please dont make noise’ • If there was a red flower in front of the window, it […]

Sultan Murad, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire would often anonymously go into the midst of the people and see their state. One evening, he felt an uneasiness in himself and the urge to go out. He called for his head of security and and out they went. They came to a busy vicinity,and found […]