45 Unique Turkish Features

In Celebration of the Allen Iverson Besiktas Contract in Turkey

— October 25, 2010 — World
The ex-Sixers player is moving across the ocean to continue his basketball career, making the Allen Iverson Besiktas contract in Istanbul big news for NBA fans.

In light of Allen Iverson’s decision to play for a Turkish team over a Chinese team or another American city, here is a selection of features unique to Turkey, ranging from the architecture, fashion and food, to the history, humor and the women.
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Earth-Shattering Headlines
Earth-Shattering Headlines
Dask Compulsary Earthquake Insurance Ad Shakes You Into Action
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Gourmet Cooking Salts
Gourmet Cooking Salts
Turkish Black Pyramid Sea Salt is Darker and Stronger
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Oversized Omelets
Oversized Omelets
Turkish Chefs Create the World's Largest Omelet for World Egg Day
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Culture-Driven Economic Revivals
Culture-Driven Economic Revivals
Coal & Steel Region Forges Art Future as EU Culture Capital
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Musically Inspired Temples
Musically Inspired Temples
Sonic Temple Draws International Crowds
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Scary Food Scenarios
Scary Food Scenarios
Talcid Shows You Don't Have to be Afraid
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Bad Luck Bracelets
Bad Luck Bracelets
These Evil Eye Amulets will Avert Wicked Influences
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Healthy Turkish Fastfood
Healthy Turkish Fastfood
Salmon Kebab
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Sports Commentators as Players
Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
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Loch Ness Monster Mosques
Loch Ness Monster Mosques
'Sinan the Great Mosque' Takes Islamic Architecture in a New Direction
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Street Art Tech Stunts
Street Art Tech Stunts
HP Touchsmart Graffiti Wall Features Art from Turbo of Turkey
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Fake Google Store Pops Up in Istanbul
Fake Google Store Pops Up in Istanbul
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Rocky Tourism
Rocky Tourism
Earthy Destinations Like Natural Rock Formations Gain Popularity
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European Pop Culture
European Pop Culture
Worst Eurovision Songs Of All Time
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Refound City Exploration
Refound City Exploration
Once-Buried Ancient Urban Civilizations Worth a Visit
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Eco Mixed-Use Complexes
Eco Mixed-Use Complexes
The One & Ortakoy by Global Architectural Development
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Bacon Flavor Vodka Recipe
Bacon Flavor Vodka Recipe
Yes, Everything is on the Web
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Helpful Umbrellas
Helpful Umbrellas
'The Guide' Shows Tourists the Way
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Seismic Superstructures
Seismic Superstructures
The Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Can Withstand Severe Earthquakes
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Seductive Radio Ads
Seductive Radio Ads
FM Music That Turns You On
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Revolving Hotels
Revolving Hotels
Hotel Marmara Antalya Rotates, Flotates and... Awesometates
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Turkish Luxury & Design Resort
Turkish Luxury & Design Resort
Adam & Eve Hotels
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Sexy Global Boutique Hotels
Sexy Global Boutique Hotels
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Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Be Like Batman
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Freaky Global Beauty Rituals
Freaky Global Beauty Rituals
From Bird-Poo Facials to Placenta Shakes
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Fish Pedicures
Fish Pedicures
Fishy Nibblefest is The Latest in Spa Treatment
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Provocative Magazine Covers
Provocative Magazine Covers
Striking MediaCat Cover Art Causes Controversy and Debate
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Turkey-Inspired Menswear
Turkey-Inspired Menswear
Umit Benan's SS '11 Collection is Inspired by His Homeland
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Auto Malls With Racetracks
Auto Malls With Racetracks
Autopia Europia Lets You Race the Cars They are Selling
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Creepy Museum Exhibits
Creepy Museum Exhibits
From Toilet Museums to Exhibits of Medieval Torture Devices
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Cruise Ship Hotels on Land
Cruise Ship Hotels on Land
$50 Million Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Mediterranean
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Multi-Cultural Fashion Fusion
Multi-Cultural Fashion Fusion
Tao Fall 2009 Celebrated Folkloric Patterns and Dirndl Skirts
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Ottoman Empire Runways
Ottoman Empire Runways
Spring 2010 Menswear Features Arab Inspiration
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Extraordinary Composite Images
Extraordinary Composite Images
‘The Harem' by Anthony Gayton Travels the Globe
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Middle East Fashion Photography
Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
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Liquid-Like Art Centers
Liquid-Like Art Centers
The Izmir Opera House Proposal from Nuvist Architecture & Design
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Exotic Beaches
Exotic Beaches
Concierge's Top List of The 'World's Sexiest Beaches'
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Reinvented Burqas
Reinvented Burqas
Erkan Coruh is a Turkish Designer That Mixes Islam & the West
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Magic Fish Spa
Magic Fish Spa
Doctor Fish Nibble Your Dead Skin
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Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Top Spots to Take It All Off
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Billion Dollar Hotels
Billion Dollar Hotels
The Mardan Palace Luxury Surpasses Larger Than Life Status
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Ice Sauna
Ice Sauna
The Snow Room Anti-Sauna
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Turkish Bath Fashion
Turkish Bath Fashion
Kate Moss ‘Hammam' Shoot for W Magazine
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Inappropriate Statues
Inappropriate Statues
H.U.T.A. Portrays Stupidity with 'Head Up Their Ass' Sculptures
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Scandalous Photography
Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
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