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.
June 7 (UPI) -- At least a dozen people died and more than 40 were injured Wednesday in terrorist attacks against Iran's Parliament and Tehran's tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini. The Almanac 1 year ago ago On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was sworn in as chancellor of Germany.