https://theync.com/tags/syriaban/ Fri 21 Aug 2026 01:31:20 +0200 https://theync.com/video/10814/syria-officials-ban-swimming-in-ancient-waterwheels-common-sense-finally-arrives/
The Hama City Council in Syria has officially banned swimming in the city's famous Norias (waterwheels) and waterways. Because apparently, people needed to be told that historic irrigation devices aren't public pools. The ban comes after a series of incidents—meaning people actually tried it and got hurt. In Syria, the only thing more dangerous than the war is the locals' decision-making skills. ]]> Thu 20 Aug 2026 10:31:06 +0200 https://theync.com/video/10814/syria-officials-ban-swimming-in-ancient-waterwheels-common-sense-finally-arrives/