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National Geographic Mystery Cover Girl

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The Resume

    (circa 1972- )
    Face is considered one of the top 100 photos in National Geographic
    Like the tomb of the unknown soldier, she is unidentified
    Photo was taken in 1985, she was identified in 2002 as Sharbat Gula

Why she might be annoying:

    The photographer (Steve McCurry) who shot the picture never acquired her name.
    She was a refugee who inhabited a Pakistan refugee camp.
    She is uncertain of her age.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her image is the most famous National Geographic photo.
    She is memorable because of her incredible eyes.
    Her image prompted American volunteers to work in Pakistan refugee camps.

Credit: Battyx3


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 36 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 34 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 63.46% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 56 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 70 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 143 Votes: 46.85% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 291 Votes: 42.96% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 771 Votes: 42.41% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 621 Votes: 42.35% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 973 Votes: 42.45% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2372 Votes: 36.76% Annoying