1 The meniscus is a rubbery C-shaped disc that cushions your knee and acts as a shock-absorber. 2  It also helps spread weight evenly so your bones donât rub together. 3  Tears to the meniscus are often caused by sudden twisting or other things you might do while playing sports.
Ayatollah Khomeini died in 1989 just months after firing his heir apparent, leaving no designated replacement. With the help of Rafsanjani, Khamenei emerged as the default choice to become the new supreme leader.
Though born as Ruhollah Khomeini, it was through his persistent perseverance and hard work that he attained the status of Ayatollah, which is given only to Shi'ite scholars of the highest knowledge. Internationally, he held the title of Grand Ayatollah while in Iran, he was popularly referred to as Imam Khomeini.